Methods and Precautions for Cultivating Desert Rose in Winter
The following is a detailed introduction for netizens on the cultivation methods and precautions for desert roses in winter, as well as related content about the best pruning time for green plants. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Desert roses have become a popular ornamental flower in recent years. With their small and beautiful plants, ancient and robust tree shapes, and fat, wine-bottle-like roots, they have a long blooming period. Under suitable conditions, they can bloom almost all year round. The trumpet-like flowers are as beautiful as roses, with vibrant colors and are very attractive. In winter, it is important to control your hands, reduce watering, and expose it to more sunlight to keep it healthy!
1. Pay attention to insulation
Desert roses are native to regions such as Kenya and Tanzania in Africa. They prefer a high-temperature, dry, and sunlit climate, with the most suitable growth temperature being 20-30 degrees. They can tolerate heat but not cold. If the temperature is consistently below 15 degrees in winter, their growth may be hindered and become slow or even stall. If it is consistently below 10 degrees, it is prone to cold damage, with leaves turning yellow and falling off in large numbers. In severe cases, it may freeze or kill the plant. Therefore, when caring for desert roses in winter, it is necessary to do a good job of cold protection and insulation. If the temperature drops below 15 degrees, it should be moved to a warm room immediately, with the room temperature trying to maintain above 10 degrees.
2. Get plenty of sunlight
Desert roses are sun-loving plants and they enjoy sunlight very much. If they are placed in a dark room for a long time, they may suffer from insufficient light, resulting in thin and weak branches and leaves, dull leaf color, and few flowers. Therefore, in winter, they should be placed in a bright area inside the room to get more sunlight. Sufficient light not only promotes photosynthesis and flower bud differentiation but also helps increase flowering. It also raises the temperature around the plant, enhancing its ability to resist cold and ensuring safe wintering. Additionally, as desert roses have a strong phototropism, the pot should be regularly rotated to ensure even exposure to light and more uniform growth.
3. Strictly control water
The stems and roots of desert roses are fat and have strong water storage capabilities. Moreover, they prefer a dry growing environment. Therefore, even in their growing season, they should not be given too much water to prevent root rot due to overly moist soil. Furthermore, in winter, the low temperature and slow evaporation of water mean the plant's water需求 is also reduced. When caring for it during this time, strict water control is necessary. Watering should only be done when the surface of the potting soil is completely dry, and then watered thoroughly. Watering should follow the principle of "drier rather than wetter" and avoid long-term积水 in the pot to prevent frostbite caused by low temperature and humidity, leading to root rot and plant death.
Methods and Precautions for Cultivating Desert Rose in Winter
When watering desert roses in winter, it is best to do it in the morning on sunny days, and tap water should be placed in a warm place for a day or two before use. The water temperature should be as close to the room temperature as possible to avoid damaging the plant's roots due to too large a temperature difference. It is best not to water or spray water at night to prevent rot due to timely evaporation of moisture and low temperature. Under normal circumstances, watering once a month is usually sufficient in winter. If the room temperature is low, it can be watered less frequently, keeping the soil slightly moist to help the plant survive the winter.
4. No fertilization at low temperatures
Desert roses can tolerate poor soil to some extent. They do not require much fertilizer and water, especially in winter when the low temperature slows down or even stops their growth metabolism, making their demand for water and fertilizer almost zero. Their root absorption capacity also declines significantly. If fertilizer is applied at this time, it will only increase the burden on the roots, impede normal breathing, and cause fertilizer damage, root burning, and seedling burning. Therefore, when caring for desert roses in winter, if the room temperature is below 15 degrees, all fertilization should be stopped.
Additionally, to help the plant survive the winter better, after flowering in winter, if the room temperature is not too low, a moderate light pruning can be performed to remove残花, dead branches, weak and diseased branches, and overgrown and dense branches in time, reducing unnecessary nutrient consumption and helping ventilation and light penetration, reducing the occurrence of diseases and insects, thereby enhancing the plant's resistance and helping it survive the winter safely.
In winter, to keep desert roses healthy, they must be "treated harshly" with reduced watering, no fertilization, and plenty of sunlight to ensure they survive the winter and grow stronger!
The above is an introduction to the methods and precautions for cultivating desert roses in winter and the best pruning time from [www.lvzhimi.com], which can be used as a reference for netizens.