Black Magic Plant Cultivation Methods in Winter
This article provides a core introduction to the topic of succulent plants, specifically the Black Magic plant, discussing its cultivation methods during the winter. The site editor will introduce the following methods to netizens.
As winter approaches, many plant enthusiasts are looking for cultivation methods for the Black Magic plant during the winter. In the south, temperatures are generally around 15℃ at the beginning of winter and continue to drop gradually. As long as the temperature does not drop below freezing, the maintenance method is the same as in autumn. When the daily temperature falls below freezing, the plant should be moved to an indoor area that is above freezing and well-lit to spend the rest of the winter (of course, if there is a greenhouse or a small plastic shed, it would be even better to move it there).
Before moving it indoors, enthusiasts with the means should spray the plant with a fungicide. In winter, fungal diseases are less common, so one spray is sufficient. When the plant is moved indoors, due to the lack of heating in the south, the indoor temperature in winter is basically around 10℃. At this temperature, the plant will still grow but its metabolism is relatively slow, so its water requirement is low. Therefore, it is necessary to control the watering and not to water it. Experiments have shown that after watering once on the day it is moved indoors, not watering for 40 days is not a problem.
In the north, it is different. Before the temperature drops below freezing, the maintenance is the same as in autumn. However, once moved indoors, there is heating, and the temperature is just right, so normal maintenance can continue. A fungicide should also be sprayed before moving it indoors for protection. In fact, due to the heating in the north, the Black Magic plant may even grow vigorously in winter.
Since indoor lighting is uneven, and plants have the phototrophic characteristic of growing towards light, to prevent the Black Magic plant from growing lopsided, it is necessary to rotate the pot from time to time to make it grow more evenly. Of course, adding a plant growth light is also a good option. Some may say that the plant will stretch and become ugly when moved indoors, but I would like to say that it will become beautiful again in the spring.
I have conducted experiments and found that the Black Magic plant can tolerate temperatures as low as -2℃, but I have not tried lower temperatures. Please do not imitate this because everyone's environment is different. It may be because my Black Magic plant has been growing outdoors, so it can adapt.
The above is the complete content on the cultivation methods of the Black Magic plant in winter. Have the green plant enthusiasts understood it?