- Poorly hardy, therefore prefer pot culture
- Yes, but only temporarily
- Which soil and which pots are suitable?
- Repot regularly
- Care in the pot
Originally from the tropics, demanding a lot of light and warmth and looking good all year round with its evergreen foliage - that's the Strelitzia! It's the perfect houseplant!
The Strelitzia in the pot is also happy about the sun outdoors
Poorly hardy, therefore prefer pot culture
In this country, you should not plant a Strelitzia outdoors, such as in a perennial bed. This plant needs a lot of sun and warmth. But it is precisely these demands that make outdoor cultivation a problem. The plant would not survive the winter outside…
Yes, but only temporarily
Changing the location in the pot is not a problem. If the Strelitzia spent the winter in a warm room, it can conquer the outdoors from the middle/end of May and move to the balcony or terrace, for example. It tolerates direct sunlight and does well with temperatures up to 30 °C.
Which soil and which pots are suitable?
You can plant the Strelitzia in commercially available potting soil. Potting soil is also suitable for them. It is important that the soil is permeable, loose and rich in nutrients. A well-rotted compost can also be used as a basis.
The pot should be sufficiently deep and wide, because this plant can reach gigantic proportions! A small Strelitzia that was bought fresh can fit in a pot about 20 cm wide. Later, a bucket up to 50 cm wide has to be used.
Repot regularly
Strelitzia grows extremely fast. Then, over the years, it becomes necessary to repot them. At the latest when the root tips are sticking out of the drainage holes, you should start looking for a new pot.
Be careful when repotting! The roots of this plant, while thick, are extremely fragile. The Strelitzia should not be repotted more often than every three years, so as not to weaken it too much.
Care in the pot
The following care is recommended:
- supply with liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from April to August
- keep soil moistured
- Tear out brown, dried leaves
- spray the leaves in hot and dry conditions
- remove wilted flowers
tips
Reduce the risk of pest infestation by not placing the parrot flower near the heater!