Experienced balcony gardeners can give full-length lectures on the subject of care. Basic measures for beginners in the hobby gardening remain mostly unmentioned. These 3 care tips are intended for beginners and explain the fundamental work involved in successfully cultivating balcony plants.

The better cared for, the more magnificent the flowers on the balcony

Watering balcony plants - consistency is key

Immediately after planting, you can start caring for balcony plants by watering your floral protégés thoroughly for the first time. From this point on, the substrate should neither dry out nor be dripping wet. We have summarized the most important cornerstones for a professional water supply for you below:

  • Water balcony plants as soon as the soil surface has dried
  • Water mornings and evenings on hot summer days
  • Allow stagnant water to run directly onto the substrate
  • Do not spray leaves and flowers with water

Please do not water your balcony plants on suspicion. Before doing this, stick a finger 2 cm deep into the substrate. If you don't feel any moisture, it will be watered.

Administer flower fertilizer - replenishment for spent energy

The lavish flowering splendor devours vast amounts of nutrients. You can balance the high energy consumption of your balcony plants with a liquid flower fertilizer. From this point on, add a liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water once a week in the dosage specified by the manufacturer.

Clean withered - care for a well-groomed appearance

Withered petals stick together and spoil the beauty of balcony plants. By cleaning out everything that has faded every 1 to 2 days, your flowers will shine with new splendor. You can read about the correct procedure for popular balcony plant species below:

  • Petunias and phloxes: pinch out with index finger and thumb
  • Geraniums: break off the withered flower stalk at the base
  • Roses: use scissors to cut off faded flowers just above the next pair of leaves

While annual balcony flowers bloom non-stop, perennial balcony plants sometimes take a break from flowering, such as lobelia or ice begonias. If you cut back all the shoots by a third, a picturesque second bloom will appear after a short time.

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Repotting ranks on an equal footing with watering, fertilizing and cleaning up in the care program for balcony plants. It is not uncommon for annual perpetual bloomers to completely root through the flower box (€16.99) in the middle of summer, so it is advisable to switch to a larger container with fresh soil. For perennial potted plants, on the other hand, spring is the best time to repot.

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