Reeds are also suitable for growing in pots. However, it needs to be properly cared for so that it produces he althy, green leaves and grows nice and thick. Find out below what you need to consider when placing reeds in pots.
How do I properly care for reeds in the pot?
Reeds in pots thrive if they receive enough water, sun or partial shade and are planted in a sufficiently large container. Dwarf varieties or miscanthus are particularly suitable as pot plants. Regular pruning and fertilization ensure he althy growth.
Which varieties are suitable as potted plants?
In principle, every type of reed thrives in a pot, but some require more care than others. Reeds and cattails thrive as bank plants on still and flowing waters and therefore need a bank-like atmosphere. They are therefore often used as pond plants. If you keep them as a single plant in a pot, you should make sure that the roots are constantly in water. In any case, it is better to choose dwarf versions for growing in a pot, as they do not grow as tall and also with smaller planters cope. Reeds are also suitable for planting in a container pond. To prevent the runners from overgrowing the pond, it is best to place it in the potted pond together with the pot.
Miscanthus as a potted plant
Miscanthus, on the other hand, grows as an ornamental grass in gardens and beds and can easily be grown as a “normal” potted plant. It is also important here that the pot is sufficiently large, because miscanthus also likes to grow and needs enough space. Miscanthus should therefore definitely be left alone in the pot; It would only crowd out other plants.
Which location does reed prefer as a pot plant?
Both miscanthus and reed prefer to be in the sun or partial shade. The sunnier the location, the more important it is to ensure adequate watering.
What care does the reed in the pot need?
Reeds in pots need above all enough water. Pruning is advisable in the spring after the winter break: the dry leaves are cut down to just above the ground before new growth. Under no circumstances should you cut before winter!An addition of fertilizer in the form of compost once a year is sufficient. Fertilization should not be carried out in the first year. You can find more information about proper care here.
Can reeds be overwintered in a pot?
While miscanthus can be overwintered in a pot in a protected location with a warm blanket wrapped around it and a layer of mulch over the roots, reeds whose roots are completely submerged in water should be moved to the cellar or another frost-free location.
