They seemed completely tough and defied wind and weather. But suddenly they show a sad picture: their flower heads hang down despondently and questions pile up. What happened and how can the Bellis be nurtured again?
What can you do when Bellis hang their heads?
In most cases it helps if the bellis arewateredor placed in awater bath(bellis in a pot) or withFertilizer are supplied. The most common causes behind drooping flower heads in Bellis are dryness and lack of nutrients.
Can a nutrient deficiency in Bellis lead to drooping heads?
A nutrient deficiencycan causethe flowers of the Bellis to wilt prematurely and droop. On the other hand, toohigh fertilizer intake can also lead to this symptom in Bellis.
Prevent nutrient deficiency by regularly fertilizing the flowering bellis, also known as daisies or daisies. Conventional flower fertilizer (€5.00 on Amazon) is suitable as fertilizer. However, dose this according to the instructions so that the roots of the Bellis do not burn.
Can frost have a negative effect on the bellis and their flowers?
Normally daisies arenot very sensitive to cold and are hardy. Even at low temperatures they still show their flowers. However, if they are in the pot and the temperatures are below freezing, the flower heads will hang down weakly. However, this is normal and a natural protective function: when there is frost, bellis retreat to the surface.
How can you prevent dried flowers on Bellis?
Regular wateringprevents dry soil. However, it is even better not to plant or place the daisies, which do not like heat and dryness, in the blazing sun, but rather in thepart shadeThere the soil does not dry out so quickly. You can also prevent drought by placing the Bellis in heavy andloamy soil. If the soil is too sandy, it has difficulty storing water.
Are there other causes behind prematurely wilting bellis?
Theremaystillother causes for drooping daisy flower heads. If the other causes can be ruled out, ask yourself the following questions:
- Is the plant possibly sick, for example due to waterlogging and the associated root rot?
- Is she perhaps suffering from a high loss of energy because her flowers have already formed seeds and now there are hardly any reserves left?
- Could pests such as voles have fed on their roots?
Tip
Risk of hanging heads in planters greater
Bellis in the wild rarely let their heads down. The danger is much greater with Bellis in a pot or balcony box, as the soil dries out more quickly. But don't worry: the daisies usually recover from the strain.
