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How do you water the Congolese?

When watering this exotic plant, keep the following points in mind:

• Use lime-free water for watering (e.g. B. stale tap water)
• water when the top layer of soil has dried
• Keep the environment moderately moist
• Avoid waterlogging
• Water abundantly in summer
• when dry: leaves droop limply
• like to spray from time to time (especially in winter (heating air))

How often and with what can you fertilize the Congolese?

A good supply of nutrients is the basis for plenty of flowers. The Congolese should be fertilized at regular intervals during its main vegetation period. This is the case from March to September. Fertilize The plant once a week. You can use either a liquid fertilizer or a Slow release fertilizer. In winter this plant is not fertilized.

Which vermin can attack the Congolese?

In the cold season of the year, pests can quickly become infected due to insufficient humidity in the rooms. The Congolese is considered to be very susceptible to

Spider mites. Thrips also occur every now and then. Regularly check the underside of the leaves for an infestation!

Do you have to cut the plant?

As a rule, the Congolese do not need a shape or cut back. But if individual parts become ill, such as the leaves are attacked by a fungal disease, it is advisable to use scissors. Cut away diseased parts. Old flowers should also be cut off. Otherwise: Never cut back radically!

Is wintering necessary and sensible?

Basically, keeping it in a bucket is recommended, because: The Congolese is not winter hardy. It should spend the winter in the room, as it absolutely does not tolerate frost. Ideal room temperatures for wintering are between 10 and 18 ° C. But it can also thrive in a warmer location in winter, as long as there is enough light there.