Is it hardy?

How hardy is the cylinder cleaner?

Of the Cylinder cleaner cannot be called hardy. At least he does not survive the winter periods in this country without protection. Temperatures below 10 ° C can damage it. It is more of a plant for the bucket culture that can stand outside in summer and should be brought in from autumn.

Does the cylinder cleaner have to be overwintered?

If your cylinder cleaner is outside on the balcony or terrace, you should put it in in September, at least if you want to enjoy it in the next year as well. One wintering is imperative for its survival.

Which place is suitable for wintering?

It is better to spend the winter in the room. The winter quarters should have the following properties:

• bright
• not exposed to direct sun
• to ventilate well
• 5 to 10 ° C cool
• the warmer the place, the more light is required

How can you get the plant through the winter outside?

If necessary, the cylinder cleaner can also be overwintered outside in warm regions if it is properly packed. However, temperatures should never drop below -5 ° C. Have you a Cylinder cleaning tree, wrap its trunk with fleece or foil. The root area is covered with leaves and sticks. The young shoots are possibly with a Burlap sack(€ 14.29 at Amazon *) enveloped.

What is important when wintering?

During the winter, this plant needs to be provided with water. Their foliage is evergreen and is not shed. Therefore, it needs a lot of water even in winter. However, you should refrain from adding fertilizers. It is also important to ventilate the wintering room regularly.

After wintering, the following occurs:

• repot
• frozen / dried up shoots cut away
• Remove dried leaves
• fertilize little
• increase the watering
• slowly get used to direct sunlight