Hibernate the Moth King in a light and frost-free environment
Because of its special smell, this plant is not infrequently planted in the garden to keep various types of vermin or cats and dogs away. Before the first night frosts you should plant the Moth King in a pot and take it into the house. Similar to the indoor azalea, the moth king can also spend the winter in heated rooms in the house, but a cooler and nevertheless bright room would actually be better. The root ball of the Moth King should not dry out in winter, but it must not be kept too moist either.
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When properly overwintered, the Moth King sprouts vigorously in the second year
The question of location when overwintering is particularly important if the king moth is to be replanted in spring. Once he has got used to the constant warmth, he can only tolerate the outdoor climate badly. However, if the incense nettle has been overwintered in a cool and light color, there is a good chance of particularly strong new shoots after planting and pruning. You support this through:
- a sunny location
- extensive watering
- suitable liquid fertilizer
Tips
Similar to the dragon tree, the leaves of the Moth King have variegated leaf structures in an attractive color. With good care, extremely impressive inflorescences can also form between May and August.
