As winter approaches, many flower enthusiasts start to worry whether their plants can withstand the cold weather. There are many easy-to-care and cold-resistant potted plants on the market. They not only add vitality to the home but also bring a touch of warmth during the cold winter. Let's take a look at those easy-to-care and cold-resistant potted plants to make your winter flower care journey more relaxed and enjoyable.
Longevity FlowerThe longevity flower is widely popular due to its long blooming period and strong vitality. It is native to South Africa and prefers a warm, dry, and sunlit environment. In winter, the longevity flower only needs to maintain an indoor temperature of above 5℃ to survive the winter safely. The longevity flower is easy to care for, and watering should not be excessive, keeping the soil slightly moist.
Succulent PlantSucculent plants have become favorites for winter gardening due to their unique shapes and drought-resistant characteristics, such as sedum species like living stone flowers and虹之玉. They do not have high temperature requirements and only need to maintain an indoor temperature of above 0℃ in winter. In terms of watering, succulent plants are drought-resistant and only need to keep the soil slightly moist during the growing season.
Hanging OrchidThe hanging orchid is an easy-to-care and beautiful indoor foliage plant. It is native to South Africa and prefers a warm, humid, and semi-shaded environment. In winter, the hanging orchid only needs to maintain an indoor temperature of above 10℃ to survive the winter safely. The maintenance of the hanging orchid is relatively simple, and watering should be moderate to avoid waterlogging.
PennywortThe pennywort is named for its leaf shape, which resembles a coin, and has high ornamental value. It is native to southern China and prefers a warm, humid, and sunlit environment. In winter, the pennywort only needs to maintain an indoor temperature of above 15℃ to survive the winter safely. The maintenance of the pennywort is relatively simple, and watering should be moderate, keeping the soil slightly moist.
EpiphyllumEpiphyllum is a common indoor foliage plant that has the function of purifying the air and beautifying the environment. It is native to tropical rainforests and prefers a warm, humid, and semi-shaded environment. In winter, epiphyllum only needs to maintain an indoor temperature of above 5℃ to survive the winter safely. The maintenance of epiphyllum is relatively simple, and watering should be moderate to avoid waterlogging.
The easy-to-care and cold-resistant potted plants listed are not only suitable for winter care but also have simple maintenance methods, suitable for a wide range of flower enthusiasts. In the cold winter, you might as well keep several of these potted plants at home to add a touch of vitality and vitality to your home.
References:
"China Flower News", December 2019, "Winter Flower Care Guide"
"Horticultural Science", Issue 2, 2020, "Research on Indoor Foliage Plant Maintenance"