- Thuja in the tub - Which varieties are suitable?
- The right pot for the tree of life
- Water the root ball before planting!
- Properly care for thuja in the pot
- Protect thuja in the tub from frost
Thuja is not only a popular plant for the hedge. The tree of life also cuts a fine figure in a bucket on the balcony or terrace. The care is a bit more complex than if you grow thuja outdoors. Which varieties are suitable and how do you properly care for Thuja in the bucket?
Thuja also feels comfortable in the bucket
Thuja in the tub - Which varieties are suitable?
Varieties that do not grow too large or grow slowly are particularly suitable for the bucket. Therefore, choose short-growing varieties such as:
- Danica
- Golden Globe
- Little Giant
- Tiny Tim
- Golden Tuffet
The right pot for the tree of life
The size of the bucket depends on the root ball. It should be twice the size of the thuja roots. Clay pots are well suited.
A drainage hole in the bottom is absolutely necessary. To avoid waterlogging, create a drainage of sand and gravel in the bottom of the pot. If the bucket is in the garden, it is better not to place it in a saucer where rainwater could accumulate.
Fill the bucket with slightly nutritious soil that is not too acidic. You can get special substrate for conifers in specialist shops.
Water the root ball before planting!
Before you plant the tree of life, place it in a bucket of water for about 24 hours so that the roots can soak up moisture.
Properly care for thuja in the pot
Water regularly. Fertilize sparingly, because Thuja does not tolerate over-fertilization very well and responds with yellow and brown needles.
Some strains like Golden Globe and Tiny Tim don't need to be pruned at all as they naturally grow in a ball shape. Other varieties are pruned in the same way as thuja in the field. Special rules apply when cutting as a standard.
Planting is done when the tub has become too small for the roots. The best time for transplanting is early spring.
Protect thuja in the tub from frost
Thuja is not hardy in the tub and must therefore be overwintered in a frost-free place or on the balcony or terrace with appropriate winter protection.
tips
Watering is particularly important for thuja in a pot. Once the soil dries out, the needles will turn brown. Therefore, water regularly all year round, but watch out for waterlogging!