Männertreu belongs to the bellflower family, genus Lobelia. Most varieties bloom bright blue, as the name blue lobelia suggests. However, there are also different colored breeds and hanging male loy alties in specialist shops.
How to use hanging mannequin in a hanging basket?
Hanging Men's Treble is ideal for hanging baskets as its delicate stems and persistent growth give it a hanging appearance. Make sure to avoid waterlogging and choose bushy plants with long runners for the hanging basket to present them ideally.
Ideal for children's household
Unfortunately, Mannestreu is one of the poisonous plants. It contains various alkaloids in all parts of the plant. Since small children and many pets often nibble on the greenery or put some in their mouths, lobelias should not be within their reach. However, you don't have to do without the handsome men's loy alty. Simply plant it in a hanging basket.
Most types of blue lobelia grow to a height of around 15 – 30 cm, but they are also available in hanging form. Although it is not exactly a hanging plant, since the Manntreu has quite delicate stems, longer runners hang downwards.
The herbaceous and perennial growth also contributes to the fact that Mannestreu likes to grow over the edge of the pot and looks like a hanging plant. It is best to plant slightly higher and beautifully bushy growing men's trees in a hanging basket.
Planting and caring for men faithfully
Hanging men's tree looks very decorative not only in a hanging basket but also in a balcony box. In both cases, make sure there is a proper drainage layer made of old pottery shards or coarse gravel (€479.00 on Amazon) and nutrient-rich potting soil.
If the excess water cannot drain away properly, then you will certainly not be able to enjoy your men's bed for long. If available, add some well-rotted compost to the planter. Because the blue lobelia needs a lot of nutrients to bloom profusely. On warm days you can also water these plants twice a day, preferably in the morning and late afternoon.
The most important things in brief:
- keep away from children and pets
- Avoid waterlogging
- water abundantly during flowering
- Choose bushy plants with long runners for hanging baskets
Tips & Tricks
If you have small children or cats in the household, then plant hanging mannequins in a hanging basket. How to protect your pets from possible poisoning.
