- How do you water the frankincense plant correctly?
- Do frankincense plants need fertilizer?
- Can you cut an incense plant?
- Is repotting necessary?
- Are there diseases and pests to watch out for?
- How is the frankincense plant overwintered?
Caring for frankincense plants is not particularly complicated. What you have to consider when caring for the popular ornamental plant for the balcony and terrace. Attention: This is the frankincense plant (Plectranthus), which should not be confused with the frankincense tree (Boswellia).
The frankincense plant gives off a very strong smell
How do you water the frankincense plant correctly?
The frankincense plant likes it slightly damp, but does not tolerate waterlogging. Water regularly, preferably penetratingly, especially for plants that are kept hanging in the hanging basket (€11.99).
Do not leave water in the saucer or planter.
Frankincense plants prefer soft, stagnant water. If possible, use rainwater for watering.
Do frankincense plants need fertilizer?
The nutrient requirement is not very high. Freshly repotted incense plants are not fertilized. Later, give regular liquid fertilizer every three to four weeks. However, fertilizing is not absolutely necessary.
Can you cut an incense plant?
You can cut frankincense plants at any time. Above all, shoots that are too long are shortened. Avoid cutting directly into old wood on older plants.
Shortened shoots can be used very well for propagating the incense plant.
Is repotting necessary?
If you only keep the incense plant as an annual, repotting is not necessary. Perennial plants are repotted when the frankincense plants are brought out of their winter quarters. The old substrate should be replaced.
Are there diseases and pests to watch out for?
The frankincense plant is very robust. Diseases are very rare. Pest infestation is also not common because of the strong inherent odor. Still, you should keep the plants on occasionally
- aphids
- spider mites
- white flies
investigate. Affected plants should be treated or better disposed of immediately.
How is the frankincense plant overwintered?
The non-toxic frankincense plant is not hardy and must be wintered indoors in a frost-free place. Place the flower box (€16.99) in a bright place with at least ten degrees. During the winter very little is poured and not fertilized.
After the winter break, the frankincense plant slowly gets used to warmer temperatures and more light.
tips
Frankincense plants are primarily grown on the balcony or terrace. It can also be cared for as a houseplant, but is not necessarily recommended because of the strong smell.