A chestnut can also be kept in a bucket, at least for a few years. In contrast to horse and sweet chestnuts, the Australian chestnut (a chestnut by name only) is a popular and very decorative houseplant.

Not all chestnut species can be kept in buckets

Which chestnuts are suitable for keeping in buckets?

The bean tree, the Australian chestnut, is best suited for keeping in buckets. It can also grow up to 1.80 m tall indoors. Since it loves warmth and does not tolerate frost, it can only be left outside in summer. However, you can hardly wait for flowers on this evergreen plant.

A sweet chestnut or horse chestnut is also suitable for keeping in buckets. In the long run, however, it needs a fairly large bucket. Above all, it should be heavy enough so that it does not tip over even in a strong gust of wind. A drainage layer and a hole in the bottom of the tub are essential. This is the only way to avoid waterlogging in the long term.

Excessive moisture threatens root rot or even a fungal infection, the dreaded ink disease. It causes the chestnut to die within a few years. Too long root dryness can weaken the chestnut and thus promote ink disease.

Prerequisite for bucket maintenance

A chestnut must be carefully cared for in the bucket. This means that you should water and fertilize the tree regularly, which is otherwise not necessary with the chestnut. This is the only way for the plant to get all the nutrients it needs in sufficient quantities. Regular pruning is also recommended when keeping buckets.

Plant a chestnut in the bucket - that's how it works

Choose a sufficiently large and heavy bucket for your chestnut. If the pot is too light, you can weigh it down with a few stones on the bottom. These also serve as drainage. Mix a little compost or horn shavings (€32.93) into the potting soil as fertilizer. Thorough watering or watering the root ball makes it easier for the chestnut to grow.

The essentials in brief:

  • choose a sufficiently large, heavy bucket
  • create a drainage layer
  • Water the root ball or water the chestnut well
  • Mix compost or horn shavings into the soil

tips

For a chestnut, choose a sufficiently large and heavy planter so that it does not tip over easily.

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