Ginkgo is best known for its distinctively shaped leaves and its use in medicine to support memory. It is not very suitable as a houseplant, its place is more in the garden or on the balcony.
How do I care for a ginkgo as a houseplant?
A ginkgo as a houseplant needs a lot of light, warmth and slightly moist soil in summer, and cool temperatures (5-10°C) in winter for the vegetation break. Fertilize every two weeks and avoid waterlogging. Ideally put on the balcony in summer and keep it small by cutting back.
How do I care for a ginkgo as a houseplant?
A ginkgo can also be grown as a bonsai, so its size is less of a problem when cultivating it as a houseplant. However, care is more difficult. In order to thrive, a ginkgo also needs the seasonal change in temperature, like other deciduous trees.
In summer, provide warmth, plenty of light and appropriate humidity as well as slightly moist soil. If possible, put your ginkgo on the balcony at least temporarily during the warm season. He will really blossom there. In winter, your ginkgo should take a break from vegetation, at appropriate temperatures.
Watering and fertilizing
In the wild, the ginkgo can get water and food from the ground thanks to its deep roots. If it is cultivated in a pot, you must ensure good care. Fertilize about every two weeks from spring to fall. Don't water the ginkgo too much, it doesn't like waterlogging.
What is the best way to overwinter the ginkgo?
Ideally, you should overwinter your ginkgo in a cool, but frost-free place. Although it is generally hardy, it is somewhat sensitive as a houseplant. However, without hibernation it will not last long and will die. Temperatures around + 5 °C are ideal, the maximum temperature in the winter quarters should be + 10 °C.
The most important things in brief:
- not very suitable as a houseplant
- choose a smaller variety
- needs temperature changes to thrive
- if possible: put on the balcony in summer
- need to stay cool over the winter
- keep it small by cutting back the shoots and roots
Tip
A ginkgo is not suitable for keeping in the living room all year round. To thrive, it needs a change in temperature.
