Fuchsia is a gorgeous and lush flowering plant. Bright colors of skirts of different sizes delight the owner’s eye throughout the summer season.
Fuchsia in a pot
Fuchsias do not like when there is a lot of free space around their roots. That is why fuchsia in the pot is more common than without it. They can be grown not only as a tree, but also as a lush bush in a basket or as a flowing bright waterfall of twigs in a hanging planter.
Fuchsia in a cache-pot on the street
Fuchsia in the garden delights many gardeners. The fact is that in Russia this plant is considered domestic, but abroad it is a fairly frequent guest on the streets. A flower native to South America often adorns gardens and summer terraces. Being in a slightly shaded place, it will delight the owner’s eye throughout the summer. In the northern territory, this plant is rarely seen.
"Fuchsia. Bright and lush flowering plant"
The fact is that in a hot Atlantic climate it can bloom in a huge bush, forming a hedge, but the slightest frost can destroy it mercilessly.
"Garden Decoration"
Fuchsia in hanging flower pots
The gentle and rich bushes of fuchsia are perfectly combined with many herbaceous perennials. Ampel fuchsia in a cache-pot fits perfectly into the general landscape of the garden or the interior of the apartment. It should be borne in mind that immediately planting a flower in a hanging planter is not recommended. It is better to do this at the moment when a dense and strong root system is formed in the flower.
How to care for fuchsia in a pot
Fuchsia, a flower in a pot that appeared in the house, requires the study of recommendations for content. This will help to grow a healthy, beautiful and lush plant.
Planting fuchsia in a pot
When planting a young ampel-grade cuttings in a pot, it is tilted slightly, positioning closer to the edge of the pot. This will give the future bush a falling shape and allow later to move the fuchsia to the hanging planter. In order to get a tree from fuchsia, it must be planted directly. As the very first pot, a plastic cup can act. In this case, carefully monitor the state of the roots. They can begin to rot or burn out in the sun in the heat. For subsequent transplants, it is necessary to ensure that the roots are not exposed. Fuchsia is very sensitive to this factor.
Important! In order to avoid death of the flower after the transplant procedure, it is recommended to lower the pot into a container of water for 4-5 hours or water it regularly for 2-3 days. The earth will stick tightly to the roots, and transplantation using the transshipment method will be easier to carry out.
"A little flower - a small pot"
Fuchsia Primer
Fill the selected container with earth tightly. No voids should form in it between the root system and the walls. You can’t ram the ground with your hands. It’s better to tap the walls a bit.
It is necessary to approach the choice of soil as responsibly as possible. It should be neutral acidity. Today you can buy a ready-made mixture in a flower shop, but many amateur flower growers prepare the soil on their own. To do this, in equal proportions mixed sheet land, turf, humus, peat, as well as coarse river sand.
Note! Many interfere with the mixture of baking powder. It can be perlite, vermiculite, coconut substrate and other additives. They will provide good soil aeration, which is important for the roots.
The plant responds positively to dressing. During the flowering period, they are recommended to be produced weekly. Alternatively, the weekly dosage can be divided into 7 equal parts and feed the flower daily. Slowly soluble fertilizers are gaining more and more popularity. They interfere with the finished soil mixture during the transplant period and act gradually. This greatly facilitates the care and eliminates the need to track the timing of the next feeding.
What pot is needed for fuchsia
When planting a flower in a pot, it is first recommended to place the stalk in a small container. Expanded clay or any other drainage material should be at the bottom of the pot. The layer thickness is 2-3 cm. Compliance with this rule will save the root system from decay. For 1 stalk, it is better to prepare a pot with a volume of about 2.5-3 liters.
"Proper pot filling"
An increase in its size should be carried out gradually, namely, as the entire volume of land is filled with roots. It is better to pick up pots that are 3-4 cm larger in diameter than the previous one.
Choose a ceramic pot so that it protects the plant roots from high temperatures and overheating in the summer heat.
Important! It is recommended to avoid the use of pots of dark shades, as well as made of metal. They will be very hot in the sun, which will lead to burnout of the entire root system.
How many plants should be planted in one pot
It is very common among flower lovers to plant several fuchsia cuttings in one pot. In this case, the volume of the pot must be calculated from the following proportions: 2 liters per 1 stalk. Landing in the same capacity of several species will help create an unusually beautiful composition. If you plant several tall varieties, then they can be formed with a mushroom, twisting into a braid. Upon reaching a height of 30-40 cm, you can pinch the plants and give the opportunity to form a lush and thick hat, which during flowering will shimmer with bright buds of different colors like an expensive gem.
"Formation of a tree from fuchsia"
You can plant several cuttings of ampelous fuchsia in one pot. In this case, plants of the same color or a union of 2 varieties are most beneficial. In no case can you combine tall and dwarf varieties, otherwise one of the flowers may die. The fact is that during the growth and development of their root system can be tightly intertwined. Moreover, development does not always occur evenly. Next, the process of inhibition of the root system of one of the plants occurs. In order not to cause oppression, some gardeners use special partitions.
Location selection and watering mode
Fuchsia is a flower that does not tolerate a frequent change of location. It is better to immediately determine the place and once again not to disturb it. The room should be bright, but at the same time, direct sunlight should be avoided on the leaves. Otherwise, they may burn out. If your ficus is dropping leaves from itself, then this may indicate insufficient lighting. In this case, the internodes are lengthened, the plant growth rate decreases. In winter, it is recommended to provide the flower with additional lighting. For this, fluorescent, metal halide, mercury or sodium lamps are used. The room in which fuchsia lives should often be ventilated.
Important! Avoid drafts.
Compliance with the temperature regime is also important. The optimum temperature is 23-26 degrees, while in the winter, a reduction to 16-20 degrees is allowed. If in the summer fuchsia lived in a flower pot on the street, then in winter it should be moved to the warm and dry conditions of the living room. In this case, it is important to observe the rule: the higher the temperature, the more light should fall on the flower. Avoid sudden and significant temperature jumps.
Each plant needs regular soil moisture. The frequency is influenced by several fundamental factors:
- age;
- developmental phase;
- state;
- season;
- soil quality;
- pot characteristics;
- lighting;
- temperature.
"Watering Fuchsia"
Some factors may change periodically (for example, lighting and temperature), so you should not adhere to a tight watering schedule. It is better to periodically check the condition of the soil - this is the most reliable indicator. The land should completely dry between watering. If a finger lowered into the ground by 2-3 cm remains dry, and the earth crumbles, then it's time to moisten the soil. In case the earth has stuck to the finger, then it is worthwhile to postpone the procedure a little.
In summer, the flower consumes more moisture. In the heat, overdrying is dangerous, as the flower may wither. In winter, on the contrary, excess moisture is dangerous for a flower. An overabundance is especially acute if the flower is located in a cold room. For ampelous species, frequent watering is recommended. Their root system is located on the surface. The upper layers dry out much faster.
Note! For the bottle type, regular drying is necessary. This allows you to form a thickened trunk.
Water the flower from above. Fill the entire surface of the soil with water and let it drain into the pan. Repeat the procedure three times, and then drain all the water from the pan.
After reviewing the recommendations on how to properly care for fuchsia in a pot, everyone can expect to see a beautiful bush or a bright tree in summer.
