The beautiful edelweiss with its star-shaped, velvety hairy inflorescences is suitable for planting both in the garden and in pots. Special care should be taken when keeping them in a pot, because the pretty flower is extremely sensitive to moisture.
Edelweiss also thrives in pots, but it definitely needs to be outdoors to get enough sunlight
Choose a suitable location
The distinctive edelweiss is not suitable for keeping as a houseplant, as in such a case it does not receive sufficient sunlight. Top edelweiß should therefore find its place on a sunny balcony or terrace. But make sure that the root area of the plant stays cool, especially on hot days, because the flower doesn't like overheating any more than it does wet. Basically, however, the more sun the edelweiss gets, the better.
Plant edelweiss in pots
Planting edelweiss in a pot is particularly advisable if your garden is often visited by many snails - the plant is a popular food for the voracious animals.
- Choose a planter made of as natural a material as possible (clay or similar).
- Water can evaporate from the earth, but not from plastic containers.
- The planter should also have drainage holes.
- Do not place the pot directly on a trivet.
- Fill in clay beads (€22.65) or shards as the bottom layer for drainage.
- Mix sand and potting soil in a 1:1 ratio.
- Add a good handful of lime.
- Now plant the edelweiss.
- Wet the substrate so that it is slightly damp.
Optimum care for Topfedelweiß
Edelweiss in a pot is cared for in the same way as specimens planted in the garden, you just have to water it more often. However, be careful not to water too vigorously. Instead, it is sufficient to wet the surface of the substrate. Fertilization is not necessary, instead you can replant the edelweiss every one to two years. The plant stays outside in winter, but should be packed properly to protect it from the cold or buried in the garden together with the pot.
tips and tricks
As soon as your edelweiss dries up from below, this is usually not a sign of drought but - paradoxically - a sign that the plant is too moist. Root rot means that the plant can no longer absorb enough water, so it dries up. In most cases, plants with root rot can no longer be saved, but you can try and repot the Edelweiss in question in fresh, dry substrate.