As winter approaches, many potted plant enthusiasts begin to worry about how to keep their potted wintersweet alive during the cold winter in the north. wintersweet, as one of China's traditional famous flowers, is loved by people for its unique fragrance and proud posture that defies the wind. In the cold climate of the north, ensuring the safe wintering of potted wintersweet has become an urgent issue. This article will introduce you to the maintenance skills and precautions for the wintering of potted wintersweet in the north.
Choose an appropriate potted wintersweetChoosing a healthy and robust potted wintersweet is the key to ensuring its successful wintering. The following points should be noted when choosing:
1. Observe whether the branches and leaves of wintersweet are lush and whether the color is fresh and green, without diseases and pests.
2. Choose a plant with well-developed roots and no decay.
3. Pay attention to the variety of wintersweet and choose a variety suitable for the climate in the north.
Make good winter warming measuresThe temperature in the north during winter is relatively low, and potted wintersweet is prone to frost damage. Here are some warming measures:
1. Move indoors: Move the potted wintersweet to a warm, windproof, and well-lit place indoors.
2. Use insulating materials: Cover the pot with a layer of straw, sawdust, or other insulating materials.
3. Use a warming cover: Build a warming cover over the wintersweet to keep the temperature constant.
Adjust watering frequencyIn winter, the water requirement of potted wintersweet decreases, so the watering frequency should be adjusted accordingly:
1. Reduce the number of waterings: Water once every 10-15 days in winter.
2. Control the amount of water: When watering, try to water thoroughly and avoid waterlogging.
3. Use warm water: In winter, the water temperature is low, and using warm water to water is beneficial for the absorption of wintersweet.
Strengthen light managementwintersweet needs ample light in winter. Here are some suggestions:
1. Move to a sunny place: Place the potted wintersweet in a place with plenty of sunlight indoors.
2. Regularly rotate the pot: Allow the wintersweet to receive even light.
3. Avoid direct sunlight: Prevent the wintersweet from being exposed to direct sunlight for a long time to avoid leaf burn.
Pruning and fertilization1. Pruning: Prune the wintersweet appropriately in winter to remove diseased, weak, and dry branches, which is beneficial for plant growth.
2. Fertilization: Fertilization in winter should focus on phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and compound or organic fertilizers can be used.
Ensuring the safe wintering of potted wintersweet in the north requires us to do a good job in warming, adjusting watering frequency, strengthening light management, pruning, and fertilizing. As long as these maintenance skills are mastered, we believe that your potted wintersweet will be able to safely survive the cold winter and bloom beautiful flowers. We hope this article is helpful to you.