Watering, fertilizing, multiplying and more

Plant the colored nettle

The roots of the colored nettle need a lot of space so that they can develop well. Therefore, it is best to repot your freshly purchased nettle in a larger planter. She will thank you with lush growth.

Put a little compost or fertilizer in the new one Potting soil, because the colored nettle likes nutrient-rich soil. This also applies if you plant the colored nettle in the garden. Look for a light and, if possible, sheltered from the wind Location.

Water and fertilize the colored nettles

The colored nettle is relatively thirsty and should be watered regularly, especially if it is in a sunny spot. Once the root ball dries out completely, the colored nettle quickly sheds its leaves. Abundant watering may still save them. But you'd better not let it get that far.

Increase the colored nettle

The colored nettle can be easily cutted

multiply. Since the leaf color of older plants is often less decorative than that of young plants, you should use these plants in good time Cuttings decrease, then you do not need to buy new plants.

The colored nettle in the garden

If you would like to plant the colored nettle in your flower bed, then you should definitely wait for the ice saints in May. Only when the temperature no longer falls below 12-14 ° C at night should you put this plant outdoors. Because even in the cold it may shed its leaves or wither.

The colored nettle in winter

Since the colored nettle does not tolerate cold, it can only be used in a warm house overwinter. Bring the plant to the heat in good time. Even temperatures of just under 15 ° C let the colored nettle wither and possibly die.

The most important care tips for the colored nettle:

• bright warm location
• nutrient-rich soil
• pour a lot
• not winterproof