- Should the location be sunny or partially shaded?
- Which substrate does this plant like?
- When does the parrot plant bloom?
- What planting distance is necessary?
- How to propagate this growth?
When a fruity scent reminiscent of honey fills the air and magically attracts bees, one thing is certain: the parrot plant is in the middle of its flowering season.
The parrot plant prefers sunny locations
Should the location be sunny or partially shaded?
Originally from North America, this plant prefers to grow in a sunny spot. There it develops the most beautiful flowers. But it can also find a place in partial shade. Among other things, it is suitable for beds and for pot culture on balconies and terraces.
Which substrate does this plant like?
The hardy parrot plant does not place high demands on the substrate. However, she feels best in a soil that has the following properties:
- permeable to well permeable
- slightly acidic to neutral pH
- moderately nutritious
- prefer dry to wet
When does the parrot plant bloom?
This exotic-looking plant blooms in midsummer. This is usually the case between July and August. Shortly thereafter, the extraordinarily parrot-like fruits appear, which are often used as decorative elements.
What planting distance is necessary?
When you plant the parrot plant, you should keep a minimum distance of 60 cm between it and other plants or several specimens of this species. A planting distance of 1 m is better.
How to propagate this growth?
Various methods can be used for propagation. This plant can be propagated by seed, cuttings and division. The seeds are blown by the wind in the fall and germinate in the spring. They can also be sown in a targeted manner. The propagation of cuttings is the same as with other shrub plants. For the division, the rootstock is dug up and divided in spring or autumn.
But this plant also likes to multiply on its own. It has an underground rhizome from which several shoots can emerge on the surface over time. If you don't do anything about it, you will soon have a whole 'forest' of parrot plants that only need appropriate care to thrive.
tips
If you do not want the poisonous parrot plant to spread unhindered, you should place it in the open ground with a root barrier.