The bobbed haircut is a plant that should not be missing on any windowsill. Here we tell you where and how you can still plant the bobbed head.
As a decorative and easy-care houseplant, the bobbed plant (Soleirolia soleirolii) can be found in almost every plant-friendly household. The Bubiköpfchen are popular plants for beginners, can be used in many ways and can be used for numerous decorative ideas. Successful cultivation begins with planting. Everything you need to know about planting and transplanting the bob head can be found here.
Note the visual characteristics when planting
The bobbed hair grows spherical and compact. Dense cushions are formed. The plant only grows a little over four inches tall, but can more than double that in width. The leaves, reminiscent of small hearts, are very dense and can have different shades of green.
Find the right location
The bobbed head is quite flexible in terms of location. In any case, the plants want to be bright. Full sun exposure should be avoided. The plant will therefore also develop well in semi-shade. A heating location that is too warm is rather unsuitable. The bobbed hair tolerates temperature fluctuations extremely well. However, the bob haircut thrives best at normal room temperatures between 18 and 24 degrees.
If the heat is too intense, for example if the plant is placed too close to the heater or the window pane, heat can build up and damage the plant. The first signs of this are the curling up and browning of the leaves. If the bob haircut is placed too shady, the growth will be less extensive. The shoots tend to grow longer.
The ideal location in keywords:
- light
- no direct sunlight
- not too close to the heater
- Room Temperature
Selecting the ideal substrate
The substrate used should always be loose. If you want to use conventional garden soil, you should loosen it up by adding sand or peat. If commercially available potting soil is mixed with compost, you also get asuitable substrate. In summary, the substrate should be loose, humus rich and slightly acidic.
Plant the bobbed haircut in the garden bed - is that possible?
If we look at the natural home of the plant, namely the Mediterranean region, it becomes clear that the bobbed head appears only conditionally suitable for outdoor keeping in our latitudes. In the natural distribution area there are hardly any sub-zero temperatures, which will deter the hobby gardener from cultivating the plant outdoors. In practice, however, the bob haircut proves to be more robust than perhaps assumed.
Did you know? In the southwest of Germany the bobbed haircut has run wild in the wild.
In climatically favorable regions, the attempt can definitely be made to keep bobbed heads outdoors all year round. In professional circles, winter hardiness zone 8 is specified for the bobbed haircut. This corresponds to a temperature range of up to -12 degrees. When it is very cold, the plant retreats and in most cases sprout again in spring.
Plant bob haircut - step by step
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- choose suitable location
- choose a suitable planter
- choose suitable substrate
- Fill the planter with substrate
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- Insert bob head carefully
- Fill the planter with soil
- Press the earth lightly
- Water the plant well
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What should be considered when repotting the bobbed hair?
Bubi heads grow quite luxuriantly. It should be transplanted accordingly often. The gardener prefers to use the early spring for this purpose. If it seems necessary and the roots are already spilling out of the planter, for example, the bobbed head can also be transplanted all year round.
Bubi heads can be planted in the following containers:
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- Planting Trays
- Flower Pots
- Flower boxes
- Flower hanging baskets
- decorative bowls, jugs, glasses
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Especially young plants grow quite quickly. Flat bowls are very suitable as planters and the bobbed head is also popular as a traffic light plant.
Repot bobbed hair - step by step
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- choose a suitable planter
- choose suitable substrate
- ensure sufficient water drainage in the bottom of the container
- Insert drainage to prevent waterlogging
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- Mix substrate with sand and loosen it
- Insert plant
- Press bottom repeatedly
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Bob heads don't tolerate waterlogging. Therefore, the water from the planter must be able to drain well. Waterlogging prevents drainage from sand or gravel. Press the soil well several times to avoid air pockets when planting.
➔ Tip: If you use commercially available potting soil, you do not have to fertilize the plant in the first year after repotting. The substrate is pre-treated accordingly and contains all the necessary nutrients.
Planting bobcats - everything you need to know at a glance
| Occupation | Explanation |
| Find location | ▶A bright but not full sun location is ideal. ▶ Bobbed heads tolerate temperature fluctuations, but thrive best at room temperature. ▶ A spot directly above the radiator is unfavourable. |
| Select substrate | ▶ The plant is quite undemanding, but needs loose soil so that the water can drain off well and does not accumulate. ▶ The soil is ideally slightly acidic and can be mixed with compost or peat . |
| Planting | ▶ Drainage made of gravel or shards of pottery on the bottom of the planter prevents waterlogging. ▶ To avoid air pockets, press down the soil well during planting. |
Is the nettle plant burning?
Since the bobbed head belongs to the stinging nettle family, some hobby gardeners may wonder whether they need to wear gloves when planting to avoid burning themselves. But the all-clear can be given here. The bobbed head does not have the stinging hairs known from the stinging nettle and it cannot secrete any irritating liquid. The bob hairs are soft and fluffy and are found on all visible parts of the plant.
Is the bobbed haircut a poisonous plant?
Rumours that the plant is poisonous keep circulating. But that can be contradicted. Bob haircuts do not contain any toxins and are therefore completely harmless to humans and animals.
Plant bobcats and ensure diversity
Creativity is required when planting the bobbed haircut, because hardly any other plant can be used in so many different ways and decoratively. Since the plant grows downwards, a hanging basket or decorative planter is ideal.
➔ Tip: Planted bowls or baskets are particularly popular at Easter. Instead of using the traditional Easter grass, prettyArrangements with eggs and other early bloomers can be created with bobbed heads.
The bobbed head is also suitable as an underplant for various indoor plants. The plant looks pretty in a summer flower box. If you want to try cultivation outdoors, use the bobbed head as a ground cover. The plant spreads quite quickly and forms decorative carpets.