How do I care for a ginkgo as a houseplant?
A ginkgo can also be grown as a bonsai, so its size is less of a problem for growing as a houseplant. However, maintenance is more difficult. In order for it to thrive well, a ginkgo also needs the seasonal change in temperature, like other deciduous trees.
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Provide warmth, plenty of light and adequate humidity and slightly damp soil in summer. If possible, put your ginkgo on the balcony at least temporarily during the warm season. There it will literally blossom. In winter, your ginkgo should take a break from growing when the temperatures are appropriate.
Water and fertilize
In the field, the ginkgo can get water and food from the ground thanks to its deep roots. If it is grown in a pot, you need to ensure it is well taken care of. From spring to autumn, fertilize it about every two weeks. Do not pour the ginkgo too much, it does not like waterlogging.
What's the best way for the ginkgo to overwinter?
Ideally, you should overwinter your ginkgo in a cool, but frost-free place. It is generally hardy, but a bit sensitive as a houseplant. Without hibernation, however, it will not last long and die. Temperatures of around + 5 ° C are ideal, with a maximum of + 10 ° C in winter quarters.
The essentials in brief:
- Not very suitable as a houseplant
- choose a rather small variety
- needs temperature changes for good growth
- if possible: put on the balcony in summer
- winter in a cool place
- keep them small by pruning the shoots and roots
Tips
A ginkgo is not suitable for year-round keeping in the living room. It needs a change in temperature for it to thrive.
