As winter approaches, many potted enthusiasts begin to pay attention to how to make potted palm trees safely survive the cold winter. Palm trees, as a common potted plant, are loved for their beautiful tree shape and strong adaptability. In winter, palm trees are also faced with adverse factors such as low temperature and drought. This article will introduce in detail how potted palm trees survive the winter. Help you maintain scientifically and ensure palm trees survive safely through winter. 1. Material: Choose containers with good air permeability, such as ceramics, plastics, etc., and avoid using iron, aluminum and other materials.
Size: According to the growth rate and root development of palm trees, choose the appropriate container. Generally speaking, the container should be 1-2 times larger than the root system. Adjust the watering frequency 1. Palm trees grow slowly in winter and require less water, so the watering frequency should be appropriately reduced.
2. When watering, try to choose sunny days and avoid watering in cold and humid environments.
3. When watering, pay attention to keeping the soil moist but avoid standing water. Control light 1. When the light intensity is weak in winter, the demand for light by palm trees is reduced. Palm trees can be placed indoors or on a balcony with weak light.
2. Avoid placing palm trees in places with direct sunlight to avoid burning the leaves. Adjust the temperature 1. The indoor temperature in winter should be controlled between 15-20 ° C to avoid being too low or too high.
2. If the indoor temperature is too low, the following measures can be taken: a. Use equipment such as heating or electric heaters to increase the indoor temperature; b. Place the palm tree close to the heater; c. Use plastic film and other materials to insulate palm trees. Pruning and fertilization 1. Palm trees grow slowly in winter, so the withered leaves can be appropriately trimmed to keep the tree shape beautiful.
2. In terms of fertilization, the amount of fertilization can be reduced in winter to avoid excessive fertilization leading to root rot. Pest and pest control 1. In winter, palm trees are vulnerable to pests and diseases, such as red spiders, scale insects, etc.
2. Regularly inspect brown leaves and branches, and deal with pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
3. Biological control, chemical control and other methods can be used to control pests and diseases.
Through the above measures, potted palm trees can be effectively helped to survive the winter safely. During the maintenance process, adjustments need to be made according to the growth conditions and seasonal changes of the palm trees. I hope this article can provide useful help for your potted palm trees to spend the winter.
References: 1."Guide to Family Flower Raising", China Agricultural Press, 2010.
2."Conservation and Breeding of Potted Palm Trees", China Forestry Press, 2015.