The balsam apple is a rubber tree-like tropical plant. It can grow up to ten meters high in its homeland. Even if its growth remains more modest in this country, it is still a refreshing green decoration. But is the balsam apple also suitable for the cooler bedroom?
Can the balsam apple be in the bedroom?
The balsam apple requires warmth above 20 °C and plenty of light without being reached by the direct sun. Most bedrooms are out of the sun, butcould be too dark or too cold for him. Check and decide on a case-by-case basis.
How can I optimize the location in the bedroom?
The easiest way to replace missing brightness is. Move the balsam apple (Clusia major, formerly Clusia rosea) as close to the window as possible. But be careful: If the direct midday sun reaches it in its place, it will burn and get brown spots. Aplant lamp is then the better alternative. A lack of heat could be achieved in winter by heating. But it doesn't tolerate dry heating air well and can get pests such as scale insects. In addition, a warm bedroom is not an optimal place for sheep.
What else does the balsam apple need for good growth?
In addition to warmth and brightness,high humidity is important so that the thick, rich green leaves of the balsam apple do not get brown spots. You should meet these care requirements:
- Avoid drying out and waterlogging
- if applicable keep as hydroponics
- Watering watershould be at room temperature, stale andlime-free
- Spray leaves regularly
- Give the plant a warm shower occasionally
- fertilize monthly from April to September withliquid fertilizer
- repot about every 2-3 years in spring
Can the balsam apple just be the warm time in the bedroom?
Yes, in principle it is possible to keep the balsam apple in the bedroom for only part of the year, as long as atemperature of at least 20 °Cis given. It should be bright and humid for the duration of your stay in the bedroom. The rest of the year he has to move to another, cheaper location. This could be difficult to implement over time, as the balsam apple can grow up to three meters high and two meters wide as a houseplant.
Tip
Balsam apple is ideal for a large, bright bathroom
Hardly any other room offers as much humidity as the bathroom. If all other living conditions are right and there is enough space, the balsam apple will grow particularly luxuriantly.
