Winter Indoor Plant Care Guide: Stay Warm Without Heating in Winter

Understand plant habits, adjust placement, regulate temperature reasonably, water appropriately, prune moderately, and supplement nutrition.

With the arrival of winter and the gradual decrease in temperature, indoor plants face the challenge of surviving the cold season, especially in environments without sufficient heating. How to provide these plants with a warm and comfortable overwintering environment has become a dilemma for many plant enthusiasts. This article will provide you with some suggestions to help your indoor plants survive the winter warmth.

Understand plant habits

Understanding the habits of the plants you are raising is crucial. Different plants have different requirements for temperature, humidity, and light. Drought-resistant plants like cacti and succulents are adaptable to temperature changes, while plants like pothos and hanging orchids prefer warm and humid environments. Before preparing your plants for winter, understanding their habits is the first step to ensure their safe overwintering.

Adjust placement

In winter, place plants in areas with sufficient indoor light but avoid direct sunlight. Families in the north can consider placing plants near windows, but be careful to avoid cold drafts. Corners with lower indoor temperatures are also good places to put plants because they can absorb the surrounding heat.

Regulate temperature reasonably

Although there is no heating indoors, we can create a relatively warm environment for the plants using the following methods:

1. Use electric heaters: Appropriate use of electric heaters can provide warmth for the plants.

2. Use hot water bags: Placing hot water bags around the plants can help them resist the cold.

3. Increase indoor humidity: Using a humidifier or regularly spraying water can increase indoor humidity, helping plants survive the cold winter.

Water appropriately

Plants require less water in winter, so it's important to reduce watering frequency. Generally, watering once a week is sufficient. When watering, pay attention to the following points:

1. Water evenly to avoid积水 (standing water).

2. The water temperature should be close to the room temperature to avoid excessive temperature differences affecting plant growth.

3. Observe the plant leaves. If you notice yellowing or wilting, adjust the watering frequency accordingly.

Prune moderately

In winter, you can prune the plants moderately, removing sick and weak branches and leaves, which helps the plants concentrate nutrients and improve their cold resistance.

Supplement nutrition

In winter, plant growth is slow, but they still require some nutrition. You can apply a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer to promote plant growth.

The absence of heating does not mean that indoor plants cannot survive the winter safely. By understanding plant habits, adjusting placement, regulating temperature, watering appropriately, pruning moderately, and supplementing nutrition, we can create a warm and comfortable overwintering environment for indoor plants. Let's care for these green lives and help them bloom with vitality in this cold winter.