Choose cold-resistant plants, soil treatment, pruning and protection, water management, indoor maintenance As winter approaches, the temperature gradually drops, and plants begin to enter a dormant state to cope with the cold climate. For many gardening enthusiasts, how to make plants safe Winter has become the focus of attention. This article will reveal how plants spend the winter and help you better take care of your green plants. Choosing cold-resistant plants Choosing cold-resistant plants is the key to plants going through the winter. Cold-resistant plants can withstand a certain degree of low temperature, such as holly, rosewood, camellia, etc. When selecting plants, you can choose cold-resistant plants suitable for local growth based on local climatic conditions. Soil treatment Before winter comes, properly treat the soil to help plants spend the winter. The specific methods are as follows: 1. Deep plowing the soil: Deep plowing the soil can increase the ventilation and water retention of the soil, which is conducive to the growth of plant roots.
2. Fertilization: Applying appropriate amount of organic fertilizer to the soil can provide sufficient nutrients for plants and enhance their cold resistance.
3. Antifreeze: Sprinkle a layer of plant ash or straw on the soil surface to maintain heat. pruning and protection 1. pruning: Before winter comes, properly pruning the plants to remove sick and weak branches will help the plants concentrate nutrients and improve their cold resistance.
2. Protection: For plants that are not cold-resistant, the following protective measures can be taken in winter: -Build wind barriers: Build wind barriers around the plants to reduce wind damage to the plants.
- Spraying antifreeze: Spraying antifreeze, such as sugar water, milk, etc., on the surface of plants can reduce the freezing point on the surface of plants and prevent freezing damage.
- Covering: Cover the surface of the plant with a layer of straw, plastic film, etc., which can serve as insulation. Water management The water demand of plants in winter is relatively low, so the amount of watering must be controlled. In winter, the frequency of watering can be appropriately reduced to keep the soil slightly moist. Avoid watering in the morning and at night to avoid condensation on the surface of the plants., causing freezing damage. Indoor maintenance For some cold resistant indoor plants, such as orchids, succulent plants, etc., you can move them indoors for maintenance in winter. When maintaining them indoors, the following points should be paid attention to: 1. Lighting: Indoor lighting is relatively weak, it is necessary to appropriately adjust the position of the plants to allow them to receive sufficient light.
2. Temperature: The indoor temperature should be kept between 15-20 ° C to avoid being too high or too low.
3. Watering: Indoor plants should be watered appropriately to avoid too wet or dry the soil.
There are many ways for plants to spend the winter. The key is to understand the characteristics of plants and take corresponding measures. Through the above methods, I believe that your plants will be able to survive the cold winter safely, pay attention to the growth conditions of plants, and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner. Your green plants can also glow in winter.