Comprehensive Knowledge and Techniques for Flower Care in Winter
Let's talk about the comprehensive knowledge and techniques for flower care in winter, as well as share some experience on plant maintenance, particularly on watering techniques during winter. The following is an introduction for you in detail.
With the beginning of winter, it means that 2020 is almost over. As temperatures drop, the most important thing in this season is to prevent freezing and keep warm. Today, the editor is sharing some tips on preventing freezing, hoping they are helpful to everyone.
1. Trim the Weak and Diseased Branches Early
A plant's cold resistance is not only related to its habits and variety but also to the strength of the plant. Even for the same plant, different branches have varying cold resistance. For example, some thin and weak branches often have poor tolerance and are easily affected by frost damage. Therefore, before the cold wave arrives, we should prune the plant appropriately, removing withered, diseased, weak, and overly long branches, retaining only strong and healthy ones. This can reduce nutrient consumption, improve ventilation and light penetration, and enhance the plant's cold resistance, making it less prone to frost damage.
2. Bring Frost-Sensitive Plants Indoors Early
Different plants have different habits and tolerance to low temperatures. If you have some frost-sensitive flowers at home, be sure to pay attention to temperature changes and move them to a warm place before the cold wave arrives. Don't wait until the weather gets really cold before hurriedly moving the plants. Also, before bringing the plants indoors, check for any pests or diseases. If any are found, isolate the affected plants from the healthy ones and promptly treat for pests and diseases.
3. More Sunlight, Less Watering
Although some flowers like sunlight and others prefer shade, appropriate sunlight is very beneficial for plant growth. Sufficient sunlight not only promotes photosynthesis but also increases the temperature around the plant, thereby enhancing its cold resistance and helping it to survive winter better. Additionally, since winter temperatures are low and the light is relatively gentle, more sunlight is beneficial for the plant, with no downsides. Therefore, even for shade-loving plants, it's important to get plenty of sunlight in winter.
Also, due to the low temperatures in winter, water evaporates more slowly, so the plant's water requirements are significantly reduced. Therefore, when caring for plants in winter, it's important to adjust the watering method, reducing the frequency and amount of watering. Especially for plants that prefer dry conditions and those that are dormant in winter, strict water control is necessary, keeping the potting soil slightly moist but not too wet to prevent frost damage. Moreover, when watering plants in winter, it's best to do so in the morning on sunny days, and the water temperature should be close to room temperature to avoid root damage from large temperature differences.
Comprehensive Knowledge and Techniques for Flower Care in Winter
4. Build a Warm Room
If you have many plants at home, you can build a small warm room in winter to create a warm microclimate for the plants to help them survive the winter. Alternatively, you can purchase a thermal greenhouse online. (In the north, where there is heating, temperature is usually not a concern, so just make sure to ventilate regularly.)
5. Straw Mulching
Also, we can cover the surface of the flower pot with a layer of straw, which is warm and breathable. If you don't have straw, old clothes that are no longer worn can also be used to cover the pot surface. Alternatively, you can put a transparent plastic bag over the plant, which allows light to pass through and provides frost protection and warmth.
By learning these small techniques in winter, your plants won't freeze and can survive the winter without stress, thriving in the coming year! Besides these, do you know any other tips for preventing frost and keeping warm? Feel free to leave a comment and join the discussion!
The comprehensive knowledge and techniques for flower care in winter introduced above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) and the detailed explanation of winter watering techniques hope to bring you help in green plant management!