The ginkgo is well known as a park or garden tree, but it can also be cultivated on the balcony. He feels much more comfortable there than in the living room, because he is not well suited as a houseplant.

The ginkgo can also be raised as a bonsai

Which types are suitable for the balcony?

A ginkgo biloba can easily reach a height of 30 meters, so it is better to buy one of the varieties that stay small, such as dwarf or spherical ginkgo for your balcony. Keeping this small is much easier. In addition, due to its breeding, it has an appealing growth habit at a young age and grows particularly slowly.

How to care for a ginkgo on the balcony?

Since a ginkgo is cultivated in a pot on the balcony, it has to be supplied with the necessary nutrients from outside. You should therefore fertilize it regularly. Give it a small dose of liquid fertilizer about every two weeks between spring and fall.

Keep the soil slightly moist but avoid waterlogging. For this reason, the pot should have a drainage hole and drainage at the bottom. Repot your ginkgo about every two to three years, but the pot size should not be too large. Be sure to give the ginkgo a bright location.

Can my ginkgo hibernate on the balcony?

In general, a ginkgo is not only easy to care for but also hardy. However, the roots can easily freeze in the pot if it is not well protected from all sides. You can place the bucket on a styrofoam or wooden board and wrap it with bubble wrap, old jute bags or blankets. Alternatively, you can hibernate in a frost-free winter quarters.

The essentials in brief:

  • choose a smaller variety
  • Drainage layer in the pot to avoid waterlogging
  • fertilize regularly
  • Protect from frost in winter or overwinter frost-free
  • repot about every 2 to 3 years

tips

If you spend the winter on the balcony, your ginkgo needs good all-round protection against frost.

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Vegetable garden