Watering velvet poplar, silver poplar

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08.05.2025

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Velvet poplar origin
Velvet poplar care and location
Cutting velvet poplar
Fertilizing velvet poplar
Watering velvet poplar

Velvet poplar origin

The velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti), also known as the linden-leaved mallow, is native to South Asia. Originally native to India and China, it can now also be found growing wild in Europe and North America. It prefers sunny locations and usually develops as an annual shrub. Its distinctive features are its velvety, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers, which appear from June to September.

Velvet poplar care and location

The velvet poplar prefers warm, sunny locations. Loose, humus-rich, and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. It does not tolerate heavy, waterlogged soils.

Plant them in a sheltered, sunny spot.
The soil should be humus-rich and well-drained.
Young plants need a regular water supply.

Cutting velvet poplar

A regular Video editing is not necessary. However, you can remove dead shoots and trim the tips in spring if you want denser growth.

Do you need to fertilize velvet poplars?

Normally, the velvet poplar does not need any additional fertilizer on good, nutrient-rich soils. fertilizationIf your soil is rather nutrient-poor, you can add some compost or well-rotted manure in the spring.

A thin one mulch layer Bark mulch or leaves also helps improve soil structure and retain moisture. Chemical fertilizers are unnecessary and should not be used.

Water velvet poplars properly!

The velvetleaf requires evenly moist soil, but not permanently wet. Regular watering is especially important during the growth phase. Water in the morning or evening, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Make sure that waterlogging does not occur.

Conventional Pour with a hose or jug often leads to the water running off the surface or evaporating. This is exactly where the baumbad watering bag An ideal solution. The watering bag is simply placed around the trunk or plant and zipped shut. Then fill it with 75 to 100 liters of water, which slowly and continuously seeps into the soil. This efficiently delivers the water directly to the root zone without evaporation or runoff.

Covering the soil surface also reduces evaporation and keeps the soil moist longer. The bag is easy to handle and makes regular watering much easier.

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