Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

What must be considered in relation to casting?

Once planted and properly rooted, this aralia does not need constant watering. It is advisable to cover the ground with a layer of mulch. This means that the earth does not dry out too quickly. At best, the environment is kept moist.

How often should you fertilize the aralia?

Fertilize Give this plant a dose of compost in the spring. If there is no compost, you can use another organic fertilizer. Fertilizers such as nettle manure and are also suitable Horn meal. Only if the nutrients in the soil are correct, this aralia comes to life blossom.

Do you have to overwinter the Japanese Aralia?

It is not necessary to overwinter this plant. Due to its origin, it can also handle a Central European winter well. It is hardy down to -25 ° C. However, it is advisable not to put this temperature minimum to the test.

Protect your aralia once you have planted it in the fall. Even recently reproduced specimens should be protected outdoors in winter. The following points must be observed for winter storage:

• Leave the leaves of the plant as protection
• alternatively, spread a layer of compost or spread out sticks
• Be careful not to get wet in winter
• young shoots can freeze to death - cut them off in spring

How to properly prune this plant

There is nothing special to consider when pruning. It is only important to know that the aralia does not branch much and should preferably be cut in winter. In the course of pruning, you can keep individual shoots and use them to Multiply draw in. Japanese aralia cuttings are easy to root.