Even though freesias are now often bought as ornamental plants for the garden, they are still very attractive houseplants. However, you have to be prepared for the fact that your freesias will not be an ornament all year round.
How do I care for freesias as a houseplant?
When caring for freesias as houseplants, they should be placed in a bright and warm place, watered and fertilized regularly. During winter rest, store the tubers in a dry place and the flowering time can be adjusted indoors.
How do I care for freesias in the apartment?
Freesias are not exactly easy to care for, but rather little divas. They like it warm, dry at the top and moist at the roots. Therefore, you should only water these plants in the root area, i.e. close to the ground. During growth, give your freesias a potassium-rich fertilizer about every four weeks.
It is important that you give the freesia enough rest after the flowering period. Allow the foliage on the plant to wilt, even if it doesn't look particularly nice. This allows your freesia to draw the energy contained in the leaves into the tuber and store it there. If you shorten the hibernation period by a few weeks, your freesia may bloom again much earlier.
What happens to my freesia in winter?
In winter or after flowering, the above-ground parts of the freesia die. During this time, the plant is initially watered less and then not at all. You can stop fertilizing at the end of the flowering period. If the leaves are dry, you can cut them off. Only the tuber is overwintered.
You can definitely leave your freesia's bulb in the pot in which it grew. Then the soil has to be nice and dry, otherwise the tuber could rot and not bloom again. If your freesia was in the garden or on the balcony, be sure to bring the plant into the apartment before the first frost.
The most important things in brief:
- Place the plant in a bright and warm place
- water and fertilize regularly outside of winter rest
- Store the tuber moderately warm, dry and airy during winter rest
- Flowering time can be changed in the apartment
Tip
Freesias like the flowers and leaves to be dry, but the roots to be moist. You should definitely keep this in mind when watering.
