So she feels completely at ease

Should you keep the soil moist or dry?

The substrate should be kept evenly moist. Under no circumstances should there be stagnant moisture or persistent dryness. Regular watering with low-lime water is therefore essential. Always water when the top layer of soil has dried up!

How high is the nutritional requirement?

Since the nutritional requirements of Strelitzia nicolai are low to moderate, you do not have to resort to fertilizers every week. In the main vegetation period between April and October, it is sufficient to add this tropical plant every 2 to 3 weeks fertilize. Use a conventional liquid fertilizer for potted plants. Of a Slow release fertilizer is not advisable.

What should you watch out for when cutting?

You don't cut this Strelitzia. You should only remove old, brown and completely dried leaves. Use your hands, not scissors! The leaves are torn out so that no leaf stumps remain. New sheets are pushed in again.

Which diseases and pests can occur?

With persistent moisture in the root area, root rot, a disease, can occur. Then quick action in the form of repotting is the order of the day. In terms of pests, scale insects and mealy bugs can attack this Strelitzia, especially in winter.

How do you overwinter this plant?

Since the parrot flower is not hardy, it should stay indoors through the winter. It will be in a cool or warm place overwintered. It is important that there is sufficient light so that it does not lose its leaves. Both a cool and airy bedroom and a warm living room are suitable for this.

When is a repotting action necessary?

Take the following tips to heart:

• Repot when the roots look out from below
• ideal time: early spring
• the new vessel should be slightly larger than the old one
• remove old earth
• Use fresh potted plant soil
• like to add some sand and gravel (for better drainage)