As early as March, it ventures out of the ground and sniffs the mild spring air. It then quickly shoots out its leaves and shows its delicate inflorescences from the end of March/beginning of April. Find out below how to keep lungwort healthy!

Lungwort needs a lot of water

How much water is needed and how often should you water it?

In general, the lungwort, which is originally settled in deciduous and mixed deciduous forests, has a high water requirement. This is especially true if it is in direct sunlight. In shady locations, the water requirement is lower due to a lower evaporation rate.

The soil should not dry out. At the same time, the substrate must not be dripping wet. Lungwort is not affected by stagnant moisture or dryness. Therefore, water the plant regularly when it is in the pot. Outdoors, watering is necessary during dry periods. The soil should be kept moist. Normally, watering the plant once or twice a week is sufficient.

Does the lungwort need fertilizer?

The nutrient requirement of lungwort is also rather high than low. Complete fertilizers such as compost are ideal. Fertilize the plant with compost or another suitable fertilizer in early spring! With a pot culture you need an appropriate liquid fertilizer. Manure is also good.

When and how do you prune this perennial?

What you should know about cutting:

  • cut after flowering - around May
  • new shoots are the result
  • Pruning after flowering is important so that no effort is put into seed formation
  • Seed formation desired? Then leave the flower stalks
  • cut back to the ground in autumn

Should lungwort be overwintered?

The lungwort is sufficiently hardy. Therefore, it does not need winter protection outdoors. Only if it is in a pot, for example on the balcony, should it be placed against the protected wall of the house in winter and wrapped in some fleece around the pot area.

tips

Anyone who has freshly planted the lungwort in spring should water it regularly in the following weeks so that it can grow well.

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Herbs