Succulent plants, with their unique shapes and low maintenance costs, have become the preferred greenery for many homes and offices. As winter approaches, how to keep succulent plants safe during the cold season has become a concern for many plant enthusiasts. This article will introduce you to the techniques for overwintering succulent plants, helping you easily get through the cold winter.
Choose a suitable overwintering environment1. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for overwintering succulent plants is between 5°C and 15°C. Too low temperature can easily cause frostbite to succulent plants, while too high temperature can lead to excessive growth of succulent plants, affecting their appearance.
2. Ventilation: Maintaining a good ventilation environment helps prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. Ventilation can also reduce indoor humidity and prevent succulent plants from rotting due to excessive humidity.
3. Light: Winter sunlight is weak. Succulent plants should be placed in a well-lit indoor area to avoid prolonged exposure to dark environments.
Adjust watering frequency1. In winter, succulent plants grow slowly and their water requirement decreases. The watering frequency should be appropriately reduced to keep the soil slightly moist.
2. Watering time: It is best to water during the sunny day, avoiding watering at night to prevent the plants from freezing.
3. Watering method: Use the immersion method or sprinkling method, avoiding direct watering on the leaves to prevent leaf rot.
Proper pruning1. For succulent plants that are growing too vigorously, pruning can be done to remove withered and yellow leaves and weak branches, which helps the plants concentrate nutrients and overwinter safely.
2. After pruning, the wounds should be promptly treated with wood ash or disinfectant to prevent the invasion of germs.
Prevent and control pests and diseases1. In winter, succulent plants have fewer pests and diseases, but it is still necessary to stay vigilant, check the plants regularly, and deal with any pests and diseases in a timely manner.
2. Use biological pesticides or low-toxicity pesticides for prevention and control, avoiding the use of high-toxicity pesticides to prevent harm to succulent plants.
Fertilize in a timely manner1. In winter, succulent plants grow slowly, and the fertilizing frequency can be appropriately reduced, generally fertilizing once every 1-2 months.
2. Choose a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer to help improve the cold resistance of succulent plants.
Overwintering succulent plants is not difficult. By mastering the above techniques, you can help your succulent plants safely survive the cold winter. Let's take good care of these lovely lives and let them bloom in our lives.