Epiphyllum, loved for its brief blooming time, is known as "epiphyllum in a fleeting moment". In the cold winter, epiphyllum leaves are easily frostbitten, posing considerable challenges for maintenance. This article will introduce in detail the reasons for the freezing of epiphyllum leaves and preventive measures to help you better care for epiphyllum in winter.
Reasons for the freezing of epiphyllum leaves1. Low temperature environment: With the sudden drop of temperature in winter, epiphyllum cannot adapt to the cold environment, leading to frostbite on the leaves.
2. Lack of sunlight: In winter, the duration of daylight is short, and epiphyllum cannot absorb enough sunlight, resulting in reduced resistance and susceptibility to frostbite on the leaves.
3. Improper watering: The evaporation of water is slow in winter, and excessive watering can lead to root rot, causing the leaves to lose support and easily freeze.
4. Lack of ventilation: The large temperature difference between indoors and outdoors in winter, combined with poor ventilation, can cause epiphyllum leaves to freeze.
Prevention measures for epiphyllum leaves from freezing1. Control temperature: Place epiphyllum in a warm environment to avoid low temperatures, and appropriately lower the room temperature at night, but do not let it drop below 5℃.
2. Increase sunlight: In winter, try to let epiphyllum receive scattered light and maintain sufficient sunlight. If indoor sunlight is insufficient, artificial light sources can be used to supplement.
3. Reasonable watering: Watering in winter should be moderate, keeping the soil slightly moist, and avoid excessive watering to prevent root rot.
4. Strengthen ventilation: Keep the indoor air circulation in winter to prevent epiphyllum leaves from freezing.
5. Choose suitable fertilizer: Appropriate application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can improve the cold resistance of epiphyllum.
6. Check the leaves: Regularly inspect epiphyllum leaves, and take timely measures when leaves turn yellow or dry up to prevent the spread of the condition.
Treatment methods after epiphyllum leaves are frozen1. Timely treatment: When leaves are found frozen, immediately cut off the affected leaves to prevent the condition from spreading.
2. Increase sunlight: Appropriately increase the duration of sunlight for epiphyllum to enhance its cold resistance.
3. Control temperature: Maintain the room temperature within an appropriate range to avoid freezing again.
4. Reasonable watering: Moderate watering and keep the soil slightly moist.
The freezing of epiphyllum leaves is a common problem during the winter maintenance process. Understanding the reasons and taking corresponding preventive measures can effectively reduce the risk of epiphyllum freezing. Once leaves are found frozen, timely treatment is necessary to ensure the healthy growth of epiphyllum.
References:
"Flower Maintenance Guide," compiled by the China Flower Association