Unlike the tulip trees from Asia or America, the African tulip tree is not hardy. It cannot tolerate frost even in the short term, only temperatures just above freezing. It is therefore only suitable to a limited extent for the home garden.
Is the African tulip tree hardy?
The African tulip tree is not hardy and cannot tolerate frost. In winter it should be kept in a bright room with temperatures above 10 °C, ideally above 15 °C. During this time it requires less water and no fertilizer.
Where do I overwinter my African tulip tree?
As soon as the outside temperatures drop below 15 °C at night, the African tulip tree belongs back inside the house or in a heated winter garden. There it prefers a bright place where the temperature does not fall below 10 °C. But the African tulip tree would prefer 15 °C or warmer.
How do I care for my African tulip tree in winter?
The African tulip tree goes into a kind of winter rest. It lasts approximately from November to March. During this time he does not need fertilizer. Even if it loses some leaves in winter, this is not a cause for concern or a sign of lack of care. It's completely normal.
In winter, the African tulip tree needs significantly less water than in the warmer summer months. However, the actual fluid requirement depends on the temperatures in the winter quarters and the prevailing humidity. You should water more often in a warm living room than in a cool winter garden.
Does my African tulip tree absolutely need a winter quarters?
The African tulip tree is also suitable for keeping all year round in a warm living room or winter garden as well as in a heated greenhouse. Here you have a good chance of abundant flowering. However, this only becomes apparent when the tree is around seven or eight years old, but in its most beautiful splendor and bright colors. The flowers grow up to ten centimeters large.
The African tulip tree best tolerates temperatures of around 20 °C and consistent humidity. It can also be a little cooler in the winter garden or greenhouse during the winter months, but always nice and bright. With good care, the tulip tree reaches an impressive size.
The most important things in brief:
- water little to moderately during winter rest
- do not fertilize
- Temperatures preferably above 15 °C
- overwinter as brightly as possible
- partially loses its leaves in winter
- new shoots in spring
Tip
As a tropical plant, the African tulip tree absolutely cannot tolerate frost, so never expose it to the cold.
