Maintenance skills for kumquat potted plants in winter With the advent of winter, many families have begun to get busy with potted plants for the winter. Kumquat potted plants, as a beautiful and practical indoor plant, are deeply loved. The low temperature and dry environment in winter are a big challenge for kumquat potted plants. How can kumquat potted plants survive the winter? This article will provide you with detailed answers.
Kumquat potted plants are relatively common in southern China. Their fruits are rich in vitamin C and have high medicinal value. Special attention should be paid to the maintenance of kumquat potted plants in winter, otherwise problems such as frostbite and falling leaves will easily occur. Let's take a look at the tips of kumquat potted plants for winter. Maintenance tips for kumquat potted plants in winter 1. Properly reduce the temperature Kumquat potted plants prefer a warm and humid environment, but the indoor temperature in winter should not be too high. The temperature of kumquat potted plants in winter should be controlled above 5 ° C. If the indoor temperature is too high, kumquat potted plants are prone to excessive growth and falling leaves. In winter, the indoor temperature should be appropriately reduced to keep warm and not sultry.
2. Control watering The growth rate of kumquat potted plants in winter is slower, and the demand for water is reduced accordingly. Watering should be appropriate and the soil should be kept slightly moist. Too much watering will cause root rot and affect the growth of kumquat potted plants., the watering interval can be extended to about one week.
3. Increase light. The light time in winter is shorter. Kumquat potted plants require more light to meet growth needs. Kumquat potted plants can be placed in a place with sufficient light indoors, such as close to windows, and appropriately increase artificial light sources, such as desk lamps, etc., to make up for the lack of light.
4. Anti-freezing measures When the outdoor temperature is lower than 5 ° C, kumquat potted plants are prone to freezing damage. You can move the kumquat potted plants to a warm place indoors, or cover them with plastic films, quilts and other materials to prevent freezing damage.
5. Fertilization management The growth rate of kumquat potted plants in winter is slower, and the demand for fertilizer is also reduced accordingly. The number of fertilization can be appropriately reduced to avoid excessive fertilization causing fertilizer damage. If fertilization is needed, you can choose compound fertilizers with low nitrogen, high phosphorus and potassium to promote the overwintering of kumquat potted plants.
Kumquat potted plants need to pay attention to appropriately reducing temperature, controlling watering, increasing light, anti-freezing measures and fertilization management during the winter. As long as you master these skills, I believe that your kumquat potted plants will be able to survive the cold winter safely. I hope this article will help you.