- How often should the torenia be watered?
- When and how can a Torenia be repotted as gently as possible?
- Does the torenia have to be cut?
- Which pests threaten the healthy growth of the snapper?
- What diseases does the Torenia usually suffer from?
- How should the torenia be fertilized?
- Can Torenia specimens be overwintered?
The Torenia or Torenie is also often sold in this country under the name snap-mouth. Because of its decorative flowers, the annual plant also has trivial names such as velvet or clown face.
The Torenia likes it humid and not too sunny
How often should the torenia be watered?
In contrast to some other balcony plants such as petunias, tornias do not like being cultivated in the blazing sun. The selected location should be bright, but not too warm. Accordingly, it is not absolutely necessary to water the Torenia twice a day. However, the plants must be watered regularly, as they like to thrive in rather moist soil. However, as with most plants, waterlogging should be avoided by using permeable soil.
When and how can a Torenia be repotted as gently as possible?
Since it is an annual balcony flower or houseplant, the question of transplanting only arises if the plants are bought as young plants or are brought forward yourself. The Torenia can be pre-cultivated in Schallen from February or March and then planted outdoors from May. This usually works without any problems if the plants are planted in humus-rich universal soil and are initially shaded and sufficiently watered after transplanting.
Does the torenia have to be cut?
The Torenia basically does not need pruning, only faded flowers are regularly removed during the flowering period.
Which pests threaten the healthy growth of the snapper?
The snapper is usually spared from typical garden pests.
What diseases does the Torenia usually suffer from?
The Torenia is a balcony plant that is generally not very susceptible to diseases. Deficiency symptoms or the dying of the plants are usually due to care errors such as the following:
- a wrong location
- unsuitable substrate
- too much or too little moisture in the soil
How should the torenia be fertilized?
The Torenia can be fertilized sparingly with a complete fertilizer about every two weeks during the entire cultivation period. Alternatively, it is advisable to supply the plants with mature compost in the soil or with long-term fertilization with horn shavings (32.93€).
Can Torenia specimens be overwintered?
While some balcony plants like the geranium may be worth wintering indoors, the Torenia is not really suitable for this.
tips
Even if the snapper can only be cultivated once a year, it is a relatively easy-care and thankfully flowering plant, which is well worth growing from seeds or buying young plants.