Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

How often should you fertilize the wonder tree and with what?

The miracle tree is considered to be a heavy consumer. When planting, you should add fertilizer in the form of compost, manure, Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) or guano(€ 9.82 at Amazon *) supply. That gives a decent growth spurt. After that, the plant will do well with a monthly dose of fertilizer. If they are kept in a bucket, however, they should receive a serving of liquid fertilizer once a week.

Can the crop tolerate drought or does it have to be watered all the time?

Because of its large leaves, it evaporates Castor oil loads of water. He is therefore happy if he is poured or cast at regular intervals. is rained. But in general it tolerates dry periods extremely well. But drought leads to slower growth.

Water the wonder tree from April to September when the rain stops and when you keep the plant in the bucket. Make sure, however, that no stagnant moisture forms! This plant is then quickly prone to root rot.

Do you need a cut?

If wintering is not planned, you do not need to cut the wonder tree. You can simply pull out the stems in the fall and dispose of them. When overwintering, it is advisable to separate the stems to the ground.

Does the wonder tree survive the winter without protection?

That is with Overwinter worth knowing:

• not well hardy
• dies above ground
• Roots usually survive
• in extreme frost: cover the root area with brushwood, leaves or hay
• Winter storage in a bucket: frost-free (10 to 15 ° C are ideal) and light (e.g. B. in the winter garden)

Which pests are occurring more often and what can be done about them?

That the Castor oil poisonous worries snails little. They prefer to eat the young shoots. To protect the plant from this, you can put a clay pot over it every evening. However, do not forget to remove the pot in the morning!