The tropical crown of glory is one of the most easy-to-care-for plants. With a growth height of up to two meters and relatively large, colorful flowers, it is also very attractive, but unfortunately not hardy.

The Crown of Glory needs a lot of sun

The correct location for the Crown of Glory

The Crown of Fame feels particularly comfortable in a bright, warm place without major temperature fluctuations and in the blazing midday sun. This can be in the garden in summer, but also in a well-air-conditioned greenhouse or conservatory. A climbing aid such as a trellis or a climbing frame is gladly accepted.

Ideally, water the crown of glory with rainwater or stale tap water at room temperature. You can also use this to spray the plant, because as a tropical plant, the crown of glory prefers a humidity of about 50 to 65 percent.

The best ground for the crown of glory

For the crown of glory, it is best to use loose, not too fine potting soil or a compost-based substrate. A pH between 5.5 and 6 is ideal. As a rule, the crown of fame is cultivated in a planter, which should definitely have a drainage layer.

How to winterize your crown of glory

Their crown of glory needs a hibernation at around 12°C to 15°C. A lot of space is not necessary, because the plant withers after flowering, only the bulbous roots remain. Bring this tuber to a frost-free and dark winter quarters.

If you have cultivated your Crown of Glory in a vessel, leave it in that vessel during this time. Alternatively, there is a box with sand, in which many different plants can overwinter.

In the spring you should plant the crown of glory again. Remove the old soil and clean the tuber. Any daughter tubers that may have formed can be placed in their own containers. Cover the tubers with soil about two to three centimeters deep.

The essentials in brief:

  • loose soil
  • pH between 5.5 and 6
  • bright warm location
  • not unprotected in the midday sun
  • prefer higher humidity
  • pour with room-warm water and spray occasionally

tips

The decorative crown of glory is well suited for planting in a conservatory, in summer also for the terrace or balcony.

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Vegetable garden