Their evergreen needles stand together in clusters and together they look like small umbrellas. She owes her name to them. If you don't have your own garden or no more space there, you can keep the umbrella fir in the bucket. What is to be considered?

The Japanese umbrella fir can be kept well in a bucket and even raised as a bonsai

Can the bucket position be implemented without any problems?

Whether on the terrace or at the entrance to the house or even on a spacious balcony - the umbrella fir is suitable for keeping in buckets. Above all, these features are convincing:

  • slow growth (20 cm per year)
  • shallow roots
  • bushy, dense, regular growth
  • cone shape
  • easy to keep in check - compatible with cuts
  • Maximum height in this country: 10 m (usually smaller)
  • frost hardy

Which location is suitable for keeping buckets?

The umbrella fir is undemanding in itself. But when keeping buckets, particular attention must be paid to the location. It should not be in full sun, as the soil in the bucket will dry out too quickly. Half-shady to shady locations are more suitable.

The location should be protected from wind and weather. Places on house walls that face east or west are ideal. In winter, no direct sun should shine on the umbrella fir.

The soil in which it is planted also determines its well-being. It should have the following characteristics:

  • humorous
  • nutritious
  • low in lime
  • sandy
  • permeable
  • humid environment
  • peat soil, peat soil, rhododendron soil, for example, are suitable

Care in the tub: fertilize, water and cut

If you don't water and fertilize your umbrella fir in the bucket regularly, yellow needles can occur. They can indicate a nutrient deficiency, over-fertilization, drought or waterlogging. You know your umbrella fir best! Think about what she could be missing in such a case!

This is fundamentally important when it comes to care:

  • cut if necessary
  • Do not cut off the leader
  • fertilize from April (several times a year or twice a year)
  • like to spray when it's hot
  • keep soil moistured
  • Use lime-free or stagnant water for watering
  • wrap with bubble wrap in winter

tips

Don't forget to repot your umbrella fir when the roots are sticking out at the top and have displaced most of the soil!

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Indoor plants