How to care for the longevity flower in winter
Let me tell you about the introduction of family gardening with longevity flowers, how to care for longevity flowers in winter, the following is a detailed introduction.
Speaking of how to care for longevity flowers in winter, we first need to know at what point the longevity flowers can tolerate cold, and then start talking about maintenance. According to information, the lowest temperature for longevity flowers is 5°C, and they are prone to frostbite below this temperature.
Based on the actual maintenance experience of flower enthusiasts, generally, longevity flowers kept in enclosed balconies can survive the winter as long as it is not extremely cold, or by pulling down all the windows can safely pass the winter. It is normal for the leaves of longevity flowers to soften in winter, and they will become firm again when the temperature rises. It is best not to put them in air-conditioned rooms, as the extreme temperature changes are too much for the flowers to handle.
After understanding some critical points of wintering for longevity flowers, the next step is daily maintenance. The maintenance of longevity flowers in winter is relatively simple: place them in a well-lit area, water when the pot is dry, and do not water on a schedule. Look at the potting soil, and it's not too late to water even if it's very dry.
Additionally, there is no need for fertilizing, as the top priority is to survive the winter safely.
Below is a longevity flower maintenance guide summarized by a flower enthusiast (chenchen87123), although it doesn't fit perfectly with how to care for longevity flowers in winter, it helps to understand the daily maintenance of longevity flowers!
1. After receiving the longevity flowers, open the packaging, remove the false planting pot, and trim the leaf damage near the pot caused by delivery or other reasons, simply cut them off.
2. Prepare a shallow pot with a diameter not too large, preferably 80%-150% of the flower's crown spread. To explain further, if the crown spread is 12 centimeters, then it is best to choose a pot diameter between 10-18 centimeters. Of course, for aesthetic purposes, a pot diameter equivalent to the crown spread looks the best. The depth should be between 12-15 centimeters because the root system of longevity flowers is not very developed, and too deep a pot can lead to excessive soil moisture and root rot. If the pot is too deep, you can use pine bark, ceramsite, coal slag, or river sand, even stones as a water-resistant layer at the bottom.
3. Place the flower with soil directly into the pot, fill in the soil, and gently compact it. If the soil is very dry, you can water it after planting, and if it is moist soil, you can wait one to two weeks before watering.
4. Potting mix for longevity flowers: As longevity flowers are also succulents, they are shade-tolerant and moisture-intolerant, drought-tolerant and cold-intolerant, so the potting mix must be drained and breathable. You can choose a mix of peat and perlite or river sand, or garden soil mixed with river sand. You can also add earthworm dung or fermented chicken manure as a base fertilizer.
5. Maintenance of longevity flowers: less water, diffused light, ventilation, and a warm indoor environment are all suitable. Avoid direct sunlight in summer, and when the temperature drops below 5°C in winter, it needs to be moved indoors to avoid frostbite. During the blooming period, longevity flowers must be fertilized regularly or irregularly, with potassium and phosphorus fertilizers being the best. You can add rice husk charcoal or bone meal to the potting mix, or use "Flower多多2" to spray regularly, which helps longevity flowers bloom and extend the blooming period. With proper maintenance, the blooming period of longevity flowers can last from November of the previous year to April of the next year, offering very good ornamental value.
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