With the arrival of winter, succulent plant enthusiasts begin to worry about how to safely survive the cold winter. Growing succulents in the open air can enjoy the gifts of nature and satisfy visual pleasure, but how to grow succulents in the open air during winter to ensure their healthy growth? This article will unveil the warming and cold-proof strategies for growing succulents in the open air during winter.
Select suitable varieties.It is necessary to choose cold-tolerant succulent plant varieties, select varieties that adapt to the local environment according to climatic conditions, and some succulents native to temperate or subtropical regions, such as Crassulaceae and Echeveriaceae, are more suitable for growing in the open air during winter.
Build insulation facilities.1. Establish a greenhouse: Building a simple greenhouse outdoors can effectively prevent the invasion of cold wind and maintain indoor temperature. The materials for the greenhouse can include plastic film, glass, and plastic boards.
2. Canopy: Building a canopy around the succulents and covering it with plastic film can not only keep warm but also prevent rainwater invasion.
Adjust watering frequency.The low temperature in winter slows down the growth rate of succulents and reduces their water requirement, so it is necessary to appropriately reduce the watering frequency and keep the soil slightly moist. The watering time should be chosen when there is abundant sunlight and higher temperatures.
Control lighting.The short duration and weak intensity of sunlight in winter require proper adjustment of lighting for succulents. The plants can be moved indoors or supplemented with artificial light sources to avoid placing them in direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
Pay attention to ventilation.Although the temperature is low in winter, indoor ventilation should also be considered. Ventilation can reduce indoor humidity and prevent diseases. On sunny days, the greenhouse door can be opened for a period of time to let in fresh air.
Prevent diseases and pests.Succulents are prone to pest and disease attacks in winter. It is necessary to inspect the plants regularly and take timely measures if diseases or pests are found, such as removing diseased leaves and spraying pesticides.
Keep warm measures.1. Nighttime covering: When the temperature is low, materials like plastic film or straw mats can be used to cover the succulents to keep them warm.
2. Watering with hot water: When the temperature is low, watering succulents with hot water can increase the soil temperature.
Growing succulents in the open air during winter requires careful care and mastery of warming and cold-proof techniques. By selecting suitable varieties, building insulation facilities, adjusting watering frequency, controlling lighting, paying attention to ventilation, preventing diseases and pests, and taking warming measures, succulents can also grow healthily in the cold winter. It is hoped that this article can provide useful references for many succulent plant enthusiasts.