Depending on the variety, the busy Lieschen pampers you with rich flower colors between pink, red, white, orange or purple. Whether strikingly patterned, impressively filled or simply kept - this flower is popular and, with the right care, blooms for almost half a year.
What care tips are there for the busy Lieschen?
Caring for the busy Lieschen includes regular watering with low-lime water, fertilizing every 2 weeks in summer, removing withered flowers and, if necessary, limited overwintering. Watch out for diseases like damping-off and pests like spider mites, aphids and whiteflies.
Can the plant tolerate drought or does it need constant watering?
Watering this plant is the top priority, especially in summer. It tolerates short-term drought. But she doesn't like heat at all. To refresh them, you should spray them with low-lime water. The earth needs to be kept moist. Wait until the substrate has dried before reaching for the watering can again!
Is regular fertilization necessary?
If you want to enjoy the flowers for a long time, you should fertilize your busy Lieschen regularly. As follows:
- Use low doses of fertilizer
- for vessel culture: use long-term or liquid fertilizer (€19.00 on Amazon)
- fertilize every 2 weeks in summer
- Fertilization period: March to September
What do you have to do to extend the flowering period?
The Busy Lieschen can bloom all summer long and into fall. But to do this it is necessary to remove its old, withered flowers or clean out the plant. Cut off the wilted flowers. As a result, new flower buds sprout. You can also shorten the shoots and remove old leaves as desired. This is tolerated without any problems.
Is wintering worth it?
This is important to note regarding winter hardiness and overwintering:
- sensitive to frost
- annual for outdoor cultivation
- Wintering not recommended
- Introduce perennial varieties
- Overwintering place: 15 to 20 °C warm and bright
- water less in winter, do not fertilize
Are there any special diseases and pests for this flower?
It can cause damping off. This is caused by fungi and manifests itself in the plant breaking at the base of the stem and ultimately dying. You can help it by quickly transplanting it to a new location at the slightest sign. Pests that can occur include spider mites, aphids and whiteflies.
Tip
In a container culture in the heat of summer, move the Busy Lieschen out of the sun and into the shade! Heat shortens the blooming time of individual flowers.
