- How often should the zebra weed be watered?
- What should be considered when repotting the zebra weed?
- When and how should zebra weed be cut?
- Which pests infest the zebra weed?
- How can zebra weed be protected from diseases?
- What should be considered when fertilizing the zebra weed?
- Is the zebra herb hardy?
The non-toxic zebra herb is a subspecies of the so-called spiderwort, which is often cultivated as a traffic light plant because of its attractively colored leaves and delicate flowers. Under the right conditions, the plant forms long tendrils quite quickly.
With good care, the zebra weed spreads quickly
How often should the zebra weed be watered?
The zebra weed comes from relatively dry areas in Central America and does not require very much water. You should provide the zebra weed with some water regularly (about once a week), but the substrate of the zebra weed is allowed to dry on the surface between watering. Relatively high humidity promotes flowering in zebra weed, so it is advisable to occasionally spray the leaves with low-calcium, temperate water.
What should be considered when repotting the zebra weed?
The zebra herb does not necessarily have to be repotted when cultured in a sufficiently large pot. However, repotting is recommended every two to three years in the sense of replacing the substrate: the plant can grow particularly well in loose, nutrient-rich soil.
When and how should zebra weed be cut?
In principle, the zebra weed does not actually have to be cut at all. In the following cases, however, a pruning is possible and relatively unproblematic:
- when cutting particularly long shoots
- for propagation by cuttings
- with optically unsatisfactory growth due to care errors
The zebra weed sometimes only grows suboptimal when it is in direct sunlight or only has a few leaves due to a lack of nutrients. Once site and maintenance issues have been addressed, pruning can mark the start of fresh, more satisfying growth.
Which pests infest the zebra weed?
As with other varieties of spiderwort, it can occasionally be infested with aphids. However, these can be easily combated with appropriate beneficial insects or simply removed mechanically.
How can zebra weed be protected from diseases?
The zebra weed is generally not very susceptible to diseases. Spontaneous leaf loss, on the other hand, can be more of an indication of incorrectly dosed water and fertilizer or a location that is too sunny or too cold.
What should be considered when fertilizing the zebra weed?
The zebra weed has only a very low nutrient requirement during the winter dormant phase. Between spring and autumn, some liquid fertilizer can be given with the irrigation water about every two weeks.
Is the zebra herb hardy?
The commercially available varieties of zebra weed are happy about a temporary excursion to a partially shaded place outdoors during the summer months, but in winter the plant should be overwintered in a bright place in the house with at least 12 to 15 degrees.
tips
In order to achieve a bushy look with a traffic light planting, about 10 to 15 rooted cuttings can be planted in a pot.