It's been in its pot for a long time. She's growing and growing and slowly it seems that her home is getting a little cramped. So that the Strelitzia continues to bloom cheerfully, you should divide it. But how does that work?

Strelitzia can be propagated by division

Four main reasons for sharing

It can make sense to divide the Strelitzia not only when the roots are sticking out of the bottom of the pot. There are basically three other reasons that can speak for a division of the Strelitzia:

  • to multiply
  • become too lazy
  • too big/wide for the pot

Attention: The roots are sensitive!

Before you get to work, you should know that the roots of this tropical plant are extremely delicate. They are fleshy and thick, and these qualities make them so easily broken if handled carelessly.

Proceed step by step

First, get the plant and root ball out of the pot. The old earth is carefully crumbled off. You can remove the remaining soil by holding the roots under a jet of water. Then take a close look at the Strelitzia: Where do smaller shoots emerge from the main shoot? These are the parts that will now be separated…

How to proceed:

  • Cut off the roots of the cuts with your hands or a knife
  • each section should have at least 3 leaves
  • very large Strelitzia specimens can give up to 3 new plants
  • Cut off damaged roots cleanly
  • if necessary sprinkle roots with rooting powder
  • Plant offshoots in nutrient-rich soil
  • put in a suitable location
  • Do not fertilize for 5 weeks

When should you divide the Strelitzia?

In the spring or after the hibernation, the perfect time has come to divide the Strelitzia. Alternatively, you can divide this plant after flowering.

tips

Do not divide the parrot flower more often than every three years, so as not to weaken the plant too much!

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Indoor plants