- How often does the monkshood have to be watered?
- When and how to transplant monkshood?
- What should be considered when cutting the monkshood?
- Which pests and diseases can damage monkshood?
- What kind of fertilization makes sense for monkshood?
- Can monkshood be overwintered?
The monkshood (Aconite) is a popular perennial in many gardens in this country, despite its assessment as one of the most poisonous plants in Europe. This is not least due to the relatively uncomplicated care and the extremely magnificent flowers of this plant, which is available in many subspecies.
Monkshood likes it evenly moist
How often does the monkshood have to be watered?
The monkshood does not tolerate permanent waterlogging, but it still needs an even soil moisture. Therefore, it should be watered extensively at least every few days, especially in the summer months. To prevent acute soil dryness, you can cover the soil with a layer of mulch at the location of the monkshood.
When and how to transplant monkshood?
Monkshood is ideally transplanted in spring, but many species can also be transplanted in autumn. It is also a good idea to share the plants on this occasion. Rejuvenation by division should generally be carried out every four to five years in order to maintain the vitality of the plants. When dividing or cutting monkshood, you should always wear gloves as protection, as the mere touch of the plants can lead to symptoms of poisoning such as numbness in the affected parts of the body.
What should be considered when cutting the monkshood?
Since the seeds of monkshood are even more poisonous than the rest of the plant, the inflorescences are cut off as soon as possible after flowering. The stems are cut back to the ground once all the leaves have withered.
Which pests and diseases can damage monkshood?
The monkshood is not usually attacked by pests, but it can be partially susceptible to fungal diseases. Stunted growth and wilting can be caused by:
- waterlogging
- too dry location
- Location in full sun
What kind of fertilization makes sense for monkshood?
For the culture of monkshood, it is sufficient to spread some compost in the spring at its location on the bed. Alternatively, you can also use a long-term fertilizer such as horn shavings (€32.93).
Can monkshood be overwintered?
The monkshood is usually hardy without any problems and does not require any special winter protection.
tips
Some monkshood species grow very tall and then occasionally tend to fall apart. You can prevent this by putting a ring around the aconite stems or by tying the clump-like growing plants together with a string.