Watering, fertilizing, repotting and more

Which location does the single sheet prefer?

From its tropical home, the single leaf is a high humidity with year-round consistently high temperatures as well as a light to partially shaded, but not directly sunny location used. The plant thrives under all the other tropical vegetation and therefore receives little solar radiation. Nevertheless, it needs a bright place - just not in the sun, because its rays can damage the leaves. The room temperature should never drop below 13 ° C, constant temperatures above 18 ° C are better. Even a rather dry air does not like the single leaf, which is why you should spray it with a nebulizer from time to time.

In which substrate does the single sheet feel particularly comfortable?

As a substrate, you should be loose and nutritious Potting soil use: A mix of Compost soil

and sand is ideal, but you can also just buy commercial soil for flowering plants. Ideally, the substrate is also slightly acidic with a pH value between 5 and 6.

How should one pour the single sheet?

The one-sheet has one very high water consumption and should therefore be poured regularly and evenly. do the finger test before watering: Once the surface of the substrate has dried, it's time to water again. In winter, the single leaf needs a winter break lasting several weeks, during which the room temperature is noticeably lower and you also water less and not fertilize. This phase is ended by vigorous watering and starting fertilization. After that, the plant will sprout again and bloom.

When and how often should you fertilize the single leaf?

Because the one-sheet also has a quite high nutritional requirements you should wash it every two weeks with a (liquid) Complete fertilizer supply. In contrast to the fertilization of other plants, however, the fertilization should only take place after watering, so that that on Salt sensitively reacting single leaf is not overwhelmed by the sudden flooding with salty fertilizers is.

How often should you do that Repot one leaf and how big is the ideal pot?

Until the single leaf has reached its maximum size, you should repot it about once a year - if possible always after the "winter break" in spring. The largest possible pot has a diameter of around 20 centimeters, even the largest single leaf does not need more. Make sure you have a good drainage layer of potsherds or when repotting Expanded clay,(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) because even this moisture-loving plant doesn't like feet that are too wet.

The single leaf can be multiplied quite easily by dividing it. This measure is best carried out together with the annual repotting in spring. Carefully remove the plant from its container, remove excess soil from the root ball and divide it Then carefully remove the existing rhizomes by adding at least one shoot (better more) to each section. remains. The individual pieces are planted normally in separate pots.

Cutting back is neither useful nor necessary.

What pests and diseases can occur with the single leaf?

Due to the frequent watering and the constantly moist root ball, you should check the potting soil more often for mold. If this is the case, the substrate must be replaced. Pests like Spider mites or the Red spider occur especially when the room air is too dry. Regular spraying of the plant therefore helps prevent the annoying animals from appearing in the first place.

If the single leaf develops brown leaf tips, this is also an indication of excessively dry air. Point the leaves against it Spots or spots on, you have over-fertilized the plant. Repot the affected specimen with fresh substrate in a new pot and use less fertilizer in the future.

Why is it if the leaf does not bloom?

If the single leaf does not bloom and / or instead brown flowers gets, this is often due to a lack of light. Although the plants thrive quite well in shady rooms, they do not develop flowers. In this case, move the plant to a lighter spot.

What else should you pay attention to when caring for the single sheet?

During the summer months, the plant also feels good in a light spot on the balcony or similar. ä. Probably, as long as the temperatures do not drop below 18 ° C and it is not exposed to direct sunlight.