Rapid growth demands nutrients
Jiaogulan is a pumpkin plant that is endowed with the typical rapid growth of the family. The numerous tendrils can also be up to 3 m long in this country. Specimens that are permanently planted in the garden even have to start over every spring because the tendrils of the previous year did not survive the winter.
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However, rapid growth requires that the nutrient chain does not break. That is why the owner of this Asian plant is allowed to use this point of care do not neglect.
These nutrients are important
In order to cope with the vigorous growth, Jiaogulan needs phosphorus and nitrogen in the first place. If the required substances are not available to the plant in sufficient quantities, the shoots appear weak and the leaves are rather pale in color instead of deep green. If you notice this appearance on your plant, you should counter the deficiency as soon as possible with a portion of fertilizer.
Proper care for outdoor plants
as hardy Jiaogulan can be planted in the garden. There, however, the growing season is limited to the warm time of the year. During the cold season, only the rhizome winters in the earth. That is why fertilization only has to be carried out during the growing season.
- Start fertilizing in spring
- z. B. with a dose of compost
- alternatively, other organic fertilizers are also suitable
- z. B. Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) and mature horse manure
- if necessary, re-fertilize regularly every 3-4 weeks until the end of August
Tips
It is often reported that this plant grows particularly well when given sheep dung. If you have the opportunity to spoil them with it, you can convince yourself of the veracity of this claim.
Nutritional requirements of a houseplant
Jiaogulan can be grown indoors all year round. The plant then remains evergreen and has to be continuously supplied with fertilizer. With enough light and warmth, this plant will continue to grow in winter. If you use the leaves of this climbing plant for your health, you should refrain from using artificial fertilizers.
- fertilize every 14 days from spring to autumn
- ideally with an organic liquid fertilizer
- Observe the dosage recommendation
- always combine with casting
- alternatively Fertilizer stick(€ 9.82 at Amazon *) to use
- fertilize less in winter
Jiaogulan plants that stand outside in the tub in summer and a dark one in the house in winter Location to the Overwinter, get, are cut back radically. That is why they do not need any fertilizer during the winter.