The mammoth leaf from Brazil lives up to its name, after all, an adult can hide under this decorative leaf shrub. Hard to believe that this plant can also be cultivated in a container.

Pot cultivation is successful with smaller varieties and still young plants

Can the mammoth leaf be grown in a bucket?

There are quite a few varieties of Gunnera, which is the botanical name of the mammoth leaf. A smaller variety is more likely to be satisfied with a tub than a large one. Try to find one. In principle, however, it can be assumed that a mammoth leaf in the bucket will not reach the maximum possible height and may also grow more slowly.

In general, a mammoth leaf needs a fairly large container with sufficient stability and good drainage. When waterlogged, the roots begin to rot very quickly. When planting, you should also think about the high nutrient requirements of the mammoth leaf and mix plenty of compost under the potting soil. The plant thrives best in a partially shaded location.

Water and fertilize properly

Of course, your mammoth leaf needs special care in the bucket, as it cannot take care of itself there. A lot of water evaporates through the large leaves, not only when the sun is shining, so daily watering is necessary. You should also fertilize your mammoth leaf regularly, but only in the period from April to around June. Complete fertilizer or organic fertilizer such as compost or manure is suitable.

Where to put the bucket in winter?

In the fall, when the leaves of the sequoia leaf are dying, it's time to winterize the plant. If available, then give again a good portion of compost or manure. If your decorative perennial is in a bucket, then frost-free overwintering is appropriate. However, it does not have to be bright in the winter quarters, a cool, dark basement room is quite suitable.

The essentials in brief:

  • cultivation in the bucket feasible
  • if possible choose a small variety
  • take as big a bucket as possible
  • use good quality soil
  • Water and fertilize regularly and not too little
  • Absolutely avoid waterlogging
  • best to overwinter frost-free

tips

The mammoth leaf can also be cultivated in a bucket, but then it is relatively high-maintenance.

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Vegetable garden