Should Chives Be Pruned in Winter - No Need to Cut If They Don't Wither
The editor answers questions for netizens about the cultivation of chive orchids at home. Should chive orchids be pruned in winter - no need to cut if they don't wither, keep reading!
Every winter, there are many questions about how plants survive the cold. In this article, we will discuss whether chive orchids should be pruned in winter and whether their leaves will wither in winter. Chive orchids grow throughout the year in most regions, and even in winter, as long as the temperature is not extreme, they are still growing, albeit slowly or semi-dormant. However, the leaves remain green and do not bloom.
So the first question from flower enthusiasts is, should chive orchids be pruned in winter?
The answer is clear: there is no need to prune the leaves because they are still growing. However, when can the leaves be pruned? When the weather is warm, we think the chive orchids are "dressing as scallions," and then we can cut the leaves. They will later sprout new leaves on their own.
The second question is, will chive orchid leaves wither in winter?
Chive orchid leaves will not wither in winter, but the bottom old leaves will. However, this also happens in summer, so it can be ignored.
Now, the key point: the two states of chive orchids in winter mentioned above are based on temperatures above -5°C. If it gets colder, there might be changes, such as freezing to death or temporarily frozen leaves, but the rhizomes remain healthy and can sprout again the following year.
Based on the experience of flower enthusiasts, chive orchids can endure brief severe cold, such as -5°C. The editor's pot of chive orchids is currently outside, with green leaves and normal condition, but the temperature can drop to -5°C at night.
If we talk in general terms of region, in areas like Shandong, it is not a problem to overwinter outdoors, especially with some straw cover.
It is also important to consider the variety issue. Common varieties of chive orchids are cold-resistant and are used for greening in Beijing, showing their cold resistance. However, for horticultural varieties of chive orchids, it is recommended not to go below -5°C.
Let's answer two more questions from flower enthusiasts: Can chive orchids bloom in winter? And can chive orchids be watered in winter?
If chive orchids are outdoors, they do not bloom in winter. But in northern homes with heating, it's hard to say, because the high temperature might make the plant think it's summer, and blooming is possible. As for watering, if it's in an area without heating, it's not recommended to water because the growth is very slow, or even stopped, so watering is unnecessary. In northern homes, where they grow normally, watering is also normal.
The above is a detailed explanation of whether chive orchids should be pruned in winter - no need to cut if they don't wither, for everyone's reference and suggestions!