Astilbe loves consistently moist roots. If it cannot draw enough water, one or two dried, curled leaves can be observed. That's not a broken leg, but a "red signal light" ! Urgent action is needed!
Why is my astilbe drying up?
The astilbe dries up if it hastoo little water. Even in the shade, it needs consistently moist soil without waterlogging. Sunny weather for many days and errors in watering increase the risk of water shortages. Water the affected plant immediately and cut off dried shoots.
How do I know that the astilbe is suffering from drought?
If the roots of the astilbe suffer from dryness, symptoms will soon appear on the visible parts of the perennial:
- Leaves curl up
- the green color changes to brown
- Leaves and shoots dry up
- Perennial does not reach its possible height
What to do if the astilbe already looks dried out?
Wateringthe plant to eliminate the lack of water. Immediately afterwards you cancut off the dried shoots How high the chances are that a splendor will recover depends on the individual case. A well-grown plant can handle a few dried shoots. If many shoots are affected, it becomes more difficult for them to photosynthesize and produce new growth quickly. If the rhizomes are completely dry, the astilbe can only be disposed of.
How do I prevent the astilbe from drying out?
The astilbe will not dry out so quickly if you give it theideal locationand always water itsufficiently.
- Plant in partial shade to shade
- like under trees and bushes
- Earth must never dry out
- Waterlogging is also harmful
- It's better to water more often instead of abundantly
- water more frequently on sunny and hot days
- water as soon as the top layer of soil dries
- do a finger test regularly
If you have an astilbe in a pot on your balcony or terrace, put it as shady as possible. In addition, you have to do the finger test much more often in order to recognize the risk of water shortage at an early stage.
Tip
Mulching reduces the risk of the astilbe drying out
Mulch the root area of the astilbe several centimeters thick. The mulch prevents the soil underneath from warming up quickly. This also means that less water evaporates. The astilbe will be happy and you will have to water less. After decomposition, the mulch also provides valuable nutrients for budding in spring and flowering in summer.
