- Which varieties are suitable as pot plants?
- Which location does reed prefer as a potted plant?
- What care does the reed in the pot need?
- Can reeds be overwintered in buckets?
Reed is also suitable for growing in buckets. However, it needs to be properly cared for so that it develops healthy, green leaves and grows nice and dense. Find out below what to look out for with the reeds in the pot.
Reed also thrives well in a pot in a bright location
Which varieties are suitable as pot plants?
In principle, every type of reed also thrives in a pot, but some require more care than others. Reeds and cattails thrive as riparian plants on still and flowing water and therefore need a riparian ambience. They are therefore often placed as pond plants. If they are kept as a single plant in a pot, you should make sure that the roots are continuously in the water.
In any case, it is better to choose dwarf varieties for growing in pots, as they do not grow as tall and can also cope with smaller planters. Reeds are also suitable for planting in a bucket pond. In order to prevent the runners from overgrowing the pond, it is best to put it in the bucket pond together with the pot.
Chinese reed as a potted plant
Chinese reed, on the other hand, grows as an ornamental grass in gardens and flower beds and can easily be grown as a "normal" potted plant. It is also important here that the bucket is chosen sufficiently large, because Chinese reed also likes to proliferate and needs enough space. Therefore Chinese reed should definitely stand alone in the pot; other plants would only crowd it out.
Which location does reed prefer as a potted plant?
Both Chinese reed and reed prefer to be in the sun or semi-shade. The sunnier the location, the more important it is to ensure adequate watering.
What care does the reed in the pot need?
Reeds in the pot need above all sufficient water. A pruning is advisable in the spring after the winter break: The dry leaves are cut down to just above the ground before the new shoots. In no case should be cut before winter!
A fertilizer application in the form of compost once a year is sufficient. In the first year should not be fertilized. You can find more information about proper care here.
Can reeds be overwintered in buckets?
While Chinese reed can be wrapped in a warm blanket and a layer of mulch over the roots in a sheltered spot in the pot over the winter, reeds, whose roots are completely submerged in water, should be cleared into the basement or another frost-free place.