Lobelia grows naturally in a tropical climate, and in Poland you can meet it in gardens or on terraces. It is extremely beautiful, but in order to grow healthy, it requires some care. We suggest what to fertilize lobelia and why it is better to choose hanging pots for it.
Does lobelia like the sun? How to care for it so that it blooms beautifully?
Sow lobelia from seeds in February or March. In order for it to bloom beautifully, it should grow in sunny positions and sheltered from the wind. It is quite delicate, and heavy rain can destroy the flowers, so the ideal place for this plant are terraces or balconies, where it will be under a roof. It grows best in humus, fertile and slightly moist soil. It needs frequent watering – up to twice a day in summer, but it should not stand in wet soil, as it will start to rot. To help the plant grow and bloom, fertilizers for flowering plants should be used. However, we do not have to buy ready-made preparations in a garden store. we can prepare at home.
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As we can see on @warzywa_u_kasi’s tiktok profile, you can prepare a yeast fertilizer that is suitable for both plants growing in the ground and balcony plants. Just 10 g of yeast pour a liter of warm water. Let it cool down and then water the plants. Such fertilizer will strengthen the root system, enrich the soil with minerals and protect the flower from diseases.
Why is it better to plant lobelia in hanging pots? Be careful, it’s poisonous
Remember that lobelia is slightly poisonous. It is irritating to the skin and eyes, and can also cause poisoning of the body. If there are children or pets in the house, we should be especially careful. The ideal place for the lobelia will be a hanging pot to limit contact with the plant.
Source: Gazeta
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