How to maintain peony spider plants in winter
As an indoor green plant with both ornamental and vitality, winter maintenance of peony spider plants is a key stage of year-round management. The special low temperature environment and growth dormant period require us to adopt targeted maintenance strategies and cooperate with scientific pruning to ensure that plants can safely survive the winter. This article will systematically analyze the complete knowledge system of winter maintenance from environmental control to pruning skills. 1. Triple maintenance rule for peony spider in winter 1.1 Precise temperature control plan The optimal growth temperature of peony spider is 15-25℃. When the ambient temperature is lower than 10℃, it is recommended to adopt stepped insulation measures: ·Early winter (5-10℃): Move into the indoor south-facing closed balcony·Deep winter (0-5℃): Build a transparent plastic insulation shed·Severe cold (-5-0℃): Lay additional floor heating mats + double covers, pay special attention to low temperature periods at night, and use a thermometer to monitor in real time to avoid sharp drops in temperature causing frostbite on leaves. 1.2 Scientific light management strategy In winter, it is necessary to ensure more than 4 hours of direct light per day: ·Preferred location: 0.5-1 meter away from the south sill·Filling light plan: Use full-spectrum plant lights to fill light for 2 hours on rainy days·Regularly turn the basin: Every 3 Days rotate the flowerpot at 45 degrees to keep the plant type balanced, and pay attention to opening windows for ventilation twice a week, 30 minutes each time to maintain air circulation. 1.3 Advanced water control operating specifications for watering in winter must follow the "Three Observation Principles":·Observe the medium: watering when the soil is completely dry and white·Observe the weather: Select the period of operation from 10:00 to 14:00 on sunny days·Observe the water temperature: Let it stand in advance so that the water temperature is consistent with room temperature. It is recommended to use the dipping basin method to replenish water, and the soaking time for each time is controlled within 3 minutes. 2. Comprehensive strategy for winter pruning of peony spider plants From December to February of the following year is the golden period for pruning of peony spider plants. The specific operation is divided into three steps: 1. Basic pruning: Remove withered leaves, pest and insect branches (cut 1cm away from the node) 2. Shape pruning: Shorten long branches (keep 2-3 bud points at the base) 3. Update pruning: Cut dense branches (ensure that the spacing between branches is ≥3cm) after pruning, seal them with plant ash, and suspend watering for 3 days to promote wound healing.
Through precise temperature control management, scientific light adjustment and systematic pruning scheme, it can not only help the peony spider plant survive the winter safely, but also accumulate energy for spring outbreak growth. It is recommended to check the status of the plant every month and adjust the maintenance strategy in time to keep your peony spider plant elegant in winter.