Heather doesn't just look good in beds. This is how you can use the easy-care plant with its autumnal flowers and evergreen foliage in your home.
How do I keep heather in the apartment?
Choose asunny locationthat doesn't get too much heat from below. Water the heather planted in the potregularly but little. Be sure to avoid the formation of waterlogging and fertilize the heather plants occasionally.
Does heather keep well in pots?
If properly cared for, the heatherkeeps up well in the pot. During the warm season you can move the potted heather to the balcony. If you pay attention to a few basic things when it comes to heather care, the heather plant can bring you joy for several years even if you keep it in your home.
Where do I put heather in the apartment?
Place the plantnear the window. This will ensure that the plant gets enough real light. This has a positive effect on plant metabolism and is important if you want to keep the heather in your home longer. To prevent the heather from drying out, you should not place the pot on a very heated window sill. Spray the plant occasionally with a water spray if the humidity drops too low in winter.
How do I care for heather in the apartment?
When keeping it as a houseplant, the appropriate supply ofwaterandfertilizer is even more important than with garden plants. You don't have to water heather in the pot as often. Keep the soil constantly slightly moist. Then the heather is already happy. For example, you can use moor plant fertilizer as fertilizer. You should definitely dose this sparingly. Otherwise, over-fertilization will cause problems for the heather. If you notice that the heather is drying out, you should react quickly.
Which heather do I keep in the apartment?
It is best to useBell heather (Erica tetralix). This type of heather, also known as bog bell heather, is not as hardy as most heather species. It produces beautiful flowers from October to December that bring heather colors into your home. You can also use common heather (Calluna vulgaris) or other varieties according to your own preferences.
How can I decorate living rooms with heather?
In addition to keeping heather as a houseplant, you can also usedried heather as decoration. When the heather is in bloom, cut the branches from the plant and use one of the following methods to dry the heather:
- Hanging bouquets
- Drying heather in the oven
- Remove moisture with dry s alt or silica gel
Small bouquets of dried heather look extremely decorative in the home.
Tip
Versatile color palette overview
There are varieties of heather with different flower colors. Get an overview in the nursery and you can create targeted floral accents with heather in your home.
