Winged everlasting flower plants are easy to clean. We’ll show you what you should still pay attention to so that you can enjoy your plants longer.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
The winged everlasting flower (Ammobium alatum) is an attractive summer flower which is particularly suitable for rock gardens. You can also enjoy the annual plant from the composite family beyond the garden season, as the paper button can be used as a dried flower and made into attractive bouquets and flower arrangements. The frugal plants require only little maintenance. We have put together the following list of care instructions.<\/p>\n
Watering<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The water requirement of the winged everlasting flower is rather moderate. The plant also tolerates longer dry periods. If watering is once neglected, this is less tragic than overdoing it with irrigation. The plants coming from Australia do not tolerate humid soils. If the moisture persists over a longer period of time, this leads to waterlogging. The roots are attacked and the plant begins to rot.<\/p>\n
Potted plants are particularly affected by waterlogging as a result of watering errors. Therefore, when selecting the appropriate plant pot, it is important to ensure that there are sufficient drainage holes for the liquid in the bottom of the pot. A drainage system can also protect against waterlogging. To do this, simply place shards of clay or gravel on the bottom of the container before potting the plant.<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Do not water the plant again until the substrate has dried.<\/p>\n
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Pour winged everlasting flower:<\/p>\n
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moderate watering<\/li>\n
Soil may dry up<\/li>\n
Avoid waterlogging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Proper fertilizing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
In order to promote flowering, it is advisable to supply the winged everlasting flower with fertilizer from time to time during the growing period. Liquid fertilizers for flowering plants are preferred. This is easy to dose and can easily be added to the irrigation water.<\/p>\n
If you add compost to the soil when planting, you supply the winged everlasting flower with an organic slow-release fertilizer, which supplies the plant with nutrients throughout the summer. Additional fertilization is then usually not necessary.<\/p>\n
Attention:<\/strong> The plant should not be overfertilized. If the supply of nutrients is too high, there is a danger that the flowers will literally fall apart.<\/p>\n
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apply liquid fertiliser during the flowering period<\/li>\n
The winged everlasting flower can be multiplied by seeds. Seeds are available on the market all year round. You can also extract them from existing seed plants. Then the flower heads cannot be used as dried flowers, or you can keep some flowers and let them bloom or fade.<\/p>\n
The seeds are preferred in the house. This can already be started in March. To do this, fill a plant container with growing soil and spread the seeds on it. These are covered with a thin layer of earth and germinate at temperatures around 15 degrees.<\/p>\n
Overview of care measures<\/h2>\n
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care measure<\/th>\n
explanation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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watering<\/td>\n
Only moderately watered. \nA dry floor is better tolerated than stagnant water. \nIf the plant is kept in a tub, it needs regular watering. \nMake sure that the planter is permeable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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fertilizing<\/td>\n
In order to promote flowering, liquid fertilizer should be added. \nOverfertilisation should be avoided.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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cutting<\/td>\n
The winged everlasting flower does not have to be cut.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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hibernation<\/td>\n
The plant is annual and is disposed of in autumn. \nA hibernation is not necessary. \nIn their native Australia alone, the plants are perennial.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Detecting and combating diseases and pests<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The winged everlasting flower is only rarely attacked by diseases and pests.<\/p>\n
If the flowers seem to hang their heads for no reason, this could indicate an infestation with a mould fungus. If the plants are attacked by mould, this can be recognized by a whitish layer, which covers the leaves. The formation of moulds is usually due to maintenance errors.<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> The main causes of mould infestation are high humidity and a location that is too damp.<\/p>\n
If the irrigation water cannot drain off, the substrate begins to mould due to overwatering. This occurs particularly frequently when the winged everlasting flower are planted in the bucket and there is little substrate available. The mould spores then spread rapidly and cover the substrate and the plant pot like a net. All infested parts of the plant must be removed immediately. If the mould infestation is already far advanced, only chemical pesticides can help. However, this should be well considered, because it is an annual plant. In this case, disposal would probably be more environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n