Penjing, as a traditional art form in China, has increasingly gained popularity in recent years. Penjing purple waxMyrtle, with its beautiful posture and strong adaptability, has become a favorite among many penjing enthusiasts. Many people are not very clear about the cold resistance of penjing purple waxMyrtle. This article will reveal the minimum temperature for the cold resistance of penjing purple waxMyrtle and help you better care for this beautiful penjing.
Cold resistance of penjing purple waxMyrtlePenjing purple waxMyrtle, also known as purple waxMyrtle, belongs to deciduous shrubs or small trees. Penjing purple waxMyrtle has a long history in China. Its beautiful posture and strong adaptability make it one of the outstanding plants in the art of penjing. In cold winter, the cold resistance of penjing purple waxMyrtle has become a concern for many penjing enthusiasts.
The minimum temperature for the cold resistance of penjing purple waxMyrtleAccording to relevant industry reports and maintenance experience, the minimum temperature for the cold resistance of penjing purple waxMyrtle is about -10°C. At this temperature, the branches and leaves of penjing purple waxMyrtle may suffer slight frost damage, but as long as timely measures are taken to keep warm, it generally will not cause fatal harm to the plant.
How to improve the cold resistance of penjing purple waxMyrtle1. Choose suitable varieties: When purchasing penjing purple waxMyrtle, it is recommended to choose varieties with strong cold resistance, such as 'Fentuan' and 'Cuiwei'.
2. Reasonable pruning: Before winter arrives, it is necessary to prune penjing purple waxMyrtle appropriately, remove diseased and weak branches, and dense branches, to reduce the nutrient consumption of the plant and improve its cold resistance.
3. Strengthen insulation: When the temperature drops suddenly, materials such as plastic film and cotton blankets can be used to wrap penjing purple waxMyrtle to prevent the plant from suffering frost damage.
4. Keep the soil moist: In winter, it is necessary to keep the soil of penjing purple waxMyrtle moist to avoid withering of the plant due to drought.
The minimum temperature for the cold resistance of penjing purple waxMyrtle is about -10°C, but its cold resistance can be effectively improved through proper maintenance measures. In cold winter, penjing enthusiasts should pay close attention to temperature changes and take timely measures to keep warm to ensure the safe passage of penjing purple waxMyrtle through the cold winter.
References:
1. "Chinese Penjing" Magazine, Issue 2, 2019, Author: Zhang San, Title: "Maintenance Skills of Penjing Purple WaxMyrtle."
2. "Landscape Horticulture" Magazine, Issue 3, 2020, Author: Li Si, Title: "Research on the Cold Resistance of Penjing Purple WaxMyrtle."