How to Help Baby's Breath Survive Winter
In the cold season, as a beloved ornamental plant, the overwintering maintenance and long-term preservation of Baby's Breath become the focus of plant growers. Scientific management of temperature, light, and humidity not only helps the plants survive the winter safely but also permanently captures the beauty of their full bloom.
Key Points for Overwintering Environmental Control
Accurate Temperature Regulation
When the temperature continuously drops below 8°C, it is necessary to move the potted plants indoors. It is recommended to place them on a south-facing windowsill, maintaining a day-night temperature difference within 5°C. In regions with heating, special attention should be paid to avoid direct contact with radiators. A thermal insulation board can be placed under the pot to keep the root zone temperature stable between 12-18°C.
Optimal Lighting Solution
In winter, ensure at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily. On cloudy and rainy days, LED plant grow lights can be used as an辅助. It is suggested to set the light source 30-50cm away from the plants and provide supplementary lighting for 2-3 hours a day, using full-spectrum lights to ensure balanced light quality.
Air Circulation Management
Open the windows during sunny noon to ventilate and maintain an air humidity of 40-60%. Use a thermometer and hygrometer to monitor in real-time, avoiding direct cold wind that can cause frostbite on the leaves. A transparent windbreak can be set around the plants to create a local microclimate environment.
Practical Techniques for Long-Term Preservation
Hydroponic Preservation Method
Select half-open flower branches and cut them diagonally at a 45-degree angle to increase the water absorption area. Use distilled water mixed with a preservative (at a ratio of 1:1000), changing the solution and cleaning the vase every 3 days. Remove any submerged leaves and maintain the water level at 1/3 the height of the stem.
Dried Flower Making Technique
Hang the bouquets upside down in a cool and well-ventilated place, securing the stems with a rubber band. Control the environmental humidity to below 50% and the temperature between 20-25°C to accelerate drying. After two weeks, check the texture of the petals. Successfully dried materials can be preserved for 1-2 years without fading.
Through systematic environmental control and scientific preservation methods, not only can Baby's Breath survive the winter safely, but the floral works can also retain their ornamental value for a long time. It is recommended to adjust the maintenance details according to regional climatic characteristics, observe the plant's condition regularly, and flexibly use various preservation methods to extend the ornamental period.