Select shade-tolerant plants, adjust placement, control watering frequency, maintain suitable temperature, prune and fertilize, and pay attention to pest and disease control. Indoor placement precautions
With the arrival of winter, many plants begin to enter a dormant period, and insufficient indoor lighting has become a major challenge for plant care. Many plant enthusiasts worry about how plants can safely survive the cold winter without sunlight. This article will introduce you to the care methods of indoor plants when they are not exposed to sunlight in winter, helping your green plants survive the winter safely.
Select shade-tolerant plants
In the case of insufficient indoor lighting, selecting shade-tolerant plants is key, such as spider plants, epipremnum aureum, and ferns. These plants have adapted to dark environments and can maintain a good growth state even in winter.
Adjust placement
Place plants in areas with better indoor lighting, such as near windows or on balconies. If indoor lighting is indeed insufficient, consider using plant growth lamps to supplement the light.
Control watering frequency
In winter, the indoor air is dry, and the evaporation of water from plants is slower, so the watering frequency should be reduced appropriately, generally watering once a week is sufficient. Pay attention to whether the leaves of the plants are wilted and supplement water in time.
Maintain suitable temperature
Indoor temperature is crucial for plant growth. The indoor temperature in winter should be maintained above 15°C to prevent frostbite in plants. If the indoor temperature is too high, proper ventilation can be used to lower the indoor temperature.
Prune and fertilize
In winter, plants grow slowly, so pruning and fertilization should be reduced accordingly. For withered branches and leaves, they should be pruned in time to avoid affecting plant growth. Fertilization can use low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus, and potassium compound fertilizers, applying once a month.
Pay attention to pest and disease control
In winter, the indoor environment is closed, and plants are prone to pests and diseases. Regularly inspect plant leaves and stems for signs of pests and diseases, and handle them in a timely manner. Biopesticides or plant extracts can be used for prevention and control.
Indoor placement precautions
1. Avoid placing plants near radiators to prevent high temperatures from burning the leaves.
2. Avoid placing plants near air conditioner outlets to prevent the air from directly blowing on the plants, causing the leaves to dry out.
3. Avoid placing plants in damp areas to prevent root rot.
Indoor plant care in winter needs special attention to factors such as light, water, and temperature. By selecting shade-tolerant plants, adjusting placement, controlling watering frequency, maintaining suitable temperature, pruning and fertilizing, paying attention to pest and disease control, and indoor placement precautions, your plants can safely survive the winter without sunlight. We hope this article can provide help for your plant care.
References:
1. "Indoor Plant Care Manual," China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.
2. "Plant Pest and Disease Control Technology," China Agricultural Publishing House, 2017.