How does the michelia flower survive winter
This article shares some tips on how to help michelia flowers survive winter and the precautions for planting them, focusing on green plant maintenance. Please see the detailed introduction below.
There are some key points to know to help michelia flowers survive winter and avoid leaf drop and root rot.
Michelia flowers can grow and bloom throughout the year, but they require a temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius for normal growth and blooming. Their maintenance is relatively simple and not very demanding on soil and water. As long as we ensure the soil's breathability and water the plant thoroughly when the soil is almost dry, it will grow well without any problems. In the south, it is easy to keep it growing and blooming all year round. However, in the north with its cold winters, we need to take extra care during the autumn and winter seasons.
Michelia flowers are not very cold-resistant. If the temperature drops below 10 degrees, they will gradually start to shed leaves. Therefore, in winter, we should try to keep the environment above 10 degrees and avoid letting it drop below this temperature. It's best to keep it indoors. Since indoor ventilation is usually poor in winter, we should spray the leaves with a fungicide solution diluted with water once a month to prevent root and leaf rot due to poor ventilation and high humidity.
Watering michelia flowers in winter must be controlled. If your room temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, allowing it to grow and bloom normally, you can water it as usual. When the soil is half-dry or almost dry, water it thoroughly. If the temperature is around 10 degrees, you should reduce watering to keep the soil moist. How to water? Choose to water it when the soil is almost dry, preferably in the middle of the day with good sunlight. This way, the water in the soil will be consumed by sunlight, and by evening, it will be in a slightly moist state without waterlogging, preventing any issues with the michelia flower. If it does not grow in winter, it's best not to fertilize it. If it grows normally, you can fertilize as usual, but regardless of the temperature, keep it in the sunniest place to ensure it survives winter safely. If it lacks sunlight, leaf drop will occur, which is inevitable.
In the north with its cold winters, if you are growing michelia flowers, you must prune the branches before winter to reduce nutrient consumption. If the temperature is around 10 degrees, follow the method mentioned by Xiaoqi to ensure sufficient sunlight. The watering principle is to water it when the soil is almost dry, preferably in the middle of the day, and do not fertilize it. This will help it survive winter safely. In spring, you can resume watering and fertilizing to promote rapid growth of branches, leaves, and flower buds.
The above-sharing on how michelia flowers survive winter and related precautions for planting them can be referenced by green plant enthusiasts. It is hoped that this will help solve your problems in green plant and flower management.