Location, watering, fertilizing and more

The right location and the best soil

The porcelain rose loves a sunny location, but also thrives in the Penumbra. If it does not get enough sun, it will only grow poorly and refuse to flower. You should give your plant at least three hours of sunshine. Loosen up heavy soil with a little gravel or sand, because bitter root does not tolerate waterlogging.

Plant the bitterroot

Water the bitterroot thoroughly before planting or repotting. How to remove old substrate and loosen the roots. In addition, the plants soak themselves full of water, which makes sense after a long transport or a period of moderate watering.

The planting hole should have a slightly larger diameter than the root ball. Give something humus or well-rotted compost, put the bitter root in the planting hole, fill with fresh Potting soil and water the plant well. When planting in a pot or bucket, first lay a drainage layer from old pottery shards, Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) or coarse gravel.

Water and fertilize the bitter root

The bitter root does not tolerate it when its roots dry out. That is why you should water your plant regularly. On the other hand, the porcelain rose does not need a lot of fertilizer. A little compost or bark mulch in the spring is enough for plants in the open air. If, on the other hand, your porcelain rose is in a planter, give it some liquid fertilizer about once a month.

The bitterroot in winter

When it comes to winter care, you need to distinguish between the hardy and frost-sensitive varieties. It is best to inquire about them when you buy your plants, unless there is a note on the label. Hardy varieties of bitterroot need protection against moisture rather than cold at temperatures down to around - 20 ° C. Frost-sensitive varieties should ideally be used indoors overwinter.