The floret silk tree fascinates plant lovers with its extremely decorative flowers that only appear in autumn. Caring for the florett silk tree is not particularly difficult. How to care for the ornamental tree that comes from Brazil.
How do you properly care for a silk floret tree?
To properly care for a silk silk tree, you should water it sufficiently in summer, fertilize regularly and prune annually. Waterlogging should be avoided and liquid fertilizer should be applied weekly during the growth phase. A bright, warm location is important for overwintering.
How do you water the florett silk tree correctly?
In summer, the silk floret tree needs a lot of water, especially if it is in direct sunlight. Therefore, water thoroughly. However, do not leave water in the planter or saucer, as waterlogging can cause the roots and trunk to rot.
The florett silk tree can also tolerate short-term dry phases if they do not occur too often.
How to fertilize the silk silk tree?
The florett silk tree develops very strong roots and is also quite fast-growing. It therefore needs a lot of nutrients. From March to October, give a weekly liquid fertilizer (€9.00 on Amazon). You should only avoid fertilizer for a few weeks after repotting.
When does the florett silk tree need to be repotted?
Repotting takes place in spring when the previous pot has become too small. Because of the strong roots, choose a sturdy pot.
Pot plant soil is suitable as soil, to which you should mix in some gravel, sand or expanded clay. This makes it looser and can store water better.
How to cut the florett silk tree?
So that the silk silk tree branches more, cut it once a year. The tips in particular are shortened.
The tree can also tolerate being cut back into the old wood, but then needs a longer break to recover.
What diseases and pests should you watch out for?
Diseases are usually caused by too much moisture in the root area. Wetness causes the roots and later the trunk to rot.
Pests rarely occur. Infestation by spider mites or aphids can only occur when the humidity is very low.
How is the foil silk tree overwintered?
The silk silk tree is not hardy. It needs to be overwintered in a bright, warm place in winter. Winter temperatures must not fall below twelve degrees and should not exceed 18 degrees.
Tip
The florett silk tree can be grown from seeds all year round. The seeds must be roughened in advance and soaked in water. Germination takes three to four weeks at temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees.
