Loyal to men belongs to the family of bluebells, genus Lobelia. Most varieties have bright blue flowers, as the name Blue Lobelia suggests. However, there are also other colored breeds and hanging men faithfully in specialist shops.
Loyal to men is perfect as a hanging plant
Ideal for the children's household
Unfortunately, men's loyalty is one of the poisonous plants. It contains various alkaloids in all parts of the plant. Since both small children and many pets nibble on greenery or put something in their mouth, lobelia should not be within their reach. You don't have to do without the handsome men's loyalty. Just plant it in a hanging basket.(11.99€)
Most species of blue lobelia are about 15 - 30 cm high, but they also come in a hanging form. It's not exactly a hanging plant, but since men's faithful has quite delicate stems, longer runners hang down.
The herbaceous and persistent growth also contributes to the fact that Mannentreu likes to grow beyond the edge of the pot and looks like a hanging plant. In a hanging basket, it is best to plant a little taller and bushy-growing Male Loyal.
Plant and care for male loyalty
Not only in a hanging basket but also in a balcony box, hanging men's faithful looks very decorative. In both cases, make sure you have a proper drainage layer made of old potsherds or coarse gravel and nutrient-rich potting soil.
If the excess irrigation water cannot drain properly, then you will certainly not enjoy your men's faithful for long. If available, add some well-rotted compost to the planter. Because the blue lobelia needs a lot of nutrients to bloom lushly. On warm days, you can also water these plants twice a day, preferably in the morning and late afternoon.
The essentials in brief:
- keep away from children and pets
- Avoid waterlogging
- water abundantly during flowering
- choose bushy plants with long runners for the hanging basket
tips and tricks
If you have small children or cats in the household, then plant hanging Mannertreu in a hanging basket. This is how you protect your loved ones from possible poisoning.