No matter how colorful the blossoms are. If it is framed by hanging leaves, there is no real joy. If the plume lets its leaves droop, and this happens quickly in the summer, you should react immediately - correctly, of course!
Why does the plume let its leaves droop?
The main reason why a plume leaves its leaves drooping isacute lack of water The water requirement is very high, especially on hot days. Water the plant immediately. From now on, ensure a consistent water supply without causing waterlogging.
Do the leaves straighten up again after rain?
The plume (Celosia), also known as the celosia, doesn't care whether the water comes from the watering can or falls as rain from the sky. But the thirsty specimenmust get water quickly (immediately), otherwise it won't stay with hanging leaves. The leaves will wilt, turn yellow and eventually dry up. Neither rain nor irrigation water can reverse this process. Therefore, you should only rely on rain as a savior when the clouds already appear.
How do I water the plume correctly?
Watering is a main point of care because the foxtail plant needs evenly moist soil. These are the goat rules that apply to every Celosia:
- regularly watering
- do a finger test beforehand
- theroot ball must not dry out
- water often and a lot in summer
- Always water only at the base (protects against fungal diseases)
- Water potted specimens a little even in winter
- Pour away water from the coaster
Is drought also to blame for the plumes losing color?
No, drought is not the cause of fading flower colors. The plume loses color because it getsdirect sunor because it suffers fromoverfertilization. As a reminder: It needs a bright but sunny location. Celosia needs far fewer nutrients than most owners assume. You should only use a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants once a month, and only from spring to late summer
Tip
Bring potted specimens into the house in autumn
At the end of the growing season, the river takes on a beautiful autumnal color. But the plume is not hardy and does not like temperatures below 10 °C. Protect it by bringing it into the warm living room or frost-free greenhouse in good time, otherwise the leaves will hang because they have frozen.
