Morphological changes, growth habits and maintenance points As winter approaches, many flowers have entered a dormant period, but succulent plants have become a bright color in winter with their unique attitude. What does succulent flowers look like in winter? Let us lift this mysterious veil together. Morphological changes 1. Leaf contraction enters winter, and the leaves of succulent plants will gradually shrink. This is a self-protection mechanism for them to adapt to the cold environment. The contracted leaves can reduce water evaporation and reduce water loss, thus surviving in the cold winter.
2. Leaf color changes In winter, the leaf color of succulent plants will also change to a certain extent. Some originally green fleshy plants, such as the succulent of Crassulaceae, will show bright colors such as pink and purplish red in winter., it is particularly charming.
3. The flowering period is delayed in winter, and the flowering time of succulent plants will be delayed accordingly. Some varieties that originally bloom in spring and autumn, such as Lotus Palm, Stone Lotus, etc., may be delayed until the next spring in winter. Growth habits 1. Light requirements In winter, succulent plants have relatively low light requirements. They can be placed in bright places indoors to avoid direct sunlight to avoid burning leaves.
2. Water management In winter, the water demand of succulent plants is reduced. When watering, the principle of "better dry than wet" should be followed to avoid root rot due to excessive watering.
3. Temperature control Succulent plants are highly adaptable to temperature in winter, but they must also avoid too low temperatures. It is advisable to keep the indoor temperature above 5 ° C to avoid frostbite. Maintenance points 1. Choose suitable varieties In winter, it is crucial to choose succulent plant varieties with strong cold tolerance, such as Crassulaceae, Syrymaceae, etc. These varieties can better adapt to low temperature environments in winter.
2. Reasonably place succulent plants in bright places indoors to avoid dark and humid environments. Maintain indoor air circulation to avoid yellowing and rotting of leaves due to lack of air circulation.
3. Timely fertilization In winter, the growth rate of succulent plants is slower, and the demand for fertilizer is correspondingly reduced. The frequency of fertilization can be appropriately reduced to avoid excessive nutrients.
What does fleshy flowers look like in winter? They show unique shapes and colors in winter and become a bright color in winter. Understanding the growth habits and maintenance points of succulent plants in winter will help us better appreciate and maintain these lovely plants. Let us welcome the arrival of winter and spend good time with succulent plants.