- How do you water a bob haircut?
- When should you fertilize the bobbed hair?
- When will the bobbed head be repotted?
- Can you cut the bob haircut?
- Is the bobbed hair prone to diseases and pests?
- How is the bob haircut taken care of in winter?
- Why do the shoots turn yellow in the middle?
- Why are the side shoots of the bobbed head bare?
The Bubikopf, sometimes also called Bubikopfchen, is a popular houseplant that is very easy to care for and also non-toxic. It is therefore the ideal plant for beginners. What do you have to consider when caring for the bob haircut?
The bobbed head needs little attention
How do you water a bob haircut?
- Never let it dry out
- Avoid waterlogging
- pour when the substrate has dried on top
- do not leave water in the coaster
- never water from above
The bobbed hair should never dry out completely, but it doesn't like waterlogging either. Water whenever the surface of the substrate has dried. Do not leave water in the saucer or planter.
Always water from below. Do not wet the leaves with water. You should also never spray the bob to increase the humidity.
When should you fertilize the bobbed hair?
Fertilize the bobbed hair from April to September with liquid fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer. It is enough if you give fertilizer at two-week intervals.
Be careful not to apply fertilizer directly to the leaves.
When will the bobbed head be repotted?
If the previous pot is too small, repot the bobbed head into a larger container. Bowls are particularly good because they are not that deep. However, they must have a drainage hole so that the irrigation water can drain off.
When repotting, you can immediately divide the root ball to propagate the plant.
Can you cut the bob haircut?
The bob cut is very easy to tolerate. You can cut it back at any time if the shoots have become too long.
Is the bobbed hair prone to diseases and pests?
Diseases only occur if you water the bobbed hair too well or too little. Then the roots rot.
In an unfavorable location or when the humidity is too low, aphids and spider mites can infest. The pests should be fought immediately.
How is the bob haircut taken care of in winter?
The Bubikopf is not hardy. It tolerates temperatures around freezing point for a very short time. In winter you should put it in a bright place at 12 to 18 degrees. Increase humidity by placing water bowls.
In winter, do not fertilize the bobbed and water it less.
Why do the shoots turn yellow in the middle?
Older plants grow so densely that the shoots in the middle no longer get enough light. Cut them out to rejuvenate the bob haircut.
Why are the side shoots of the bobbed head bare?
If the shoots are very long and have few leaves, it is probably because the bobbed head is too dark. Provide more brightness.
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The Bubikopf (Soleirolia) is in contrast to the Blue Bubikopf (Isotoma fluviatilis) a houseplant. Despite the same name, the two plants belong to completely different families.