The African African lily (Agapanthus) is often cultivated in Central Europe as a protected overwintering container plant. The exact plant species makes the difference as to whether the African lily is overwintered with or without its leaves.
Different species of African lily
Some African lilies overwinter evergreen and keep most of their leaves even in winter quarters. Others, on the other hand, gradually develop yellow leaves in autumn, which then finally die off. In the leaf-feeding African lilies, only the rhizome stuck in the ground overwinters, which then forms new leaves in spring. You should remove the dying leaves during the winter to prevent rot or mold from forming.
Protect plant health
Even evergreen agapanthus sometimes get yellow leaves, this can have various causes:
- too much or too little moisture
- the agapanthus was wintered cooler than 0 degrees Celsius or warmer than 7 degrees Celsius
- the plant was overwintered when the sun was too strong
tips and tricks
In most cases, the reason for yellow Agapanthus leaves is waterlogging around the rhizome. When repotting, ensure a loose plant substrate for drainage and drainage holes in the planter.