How to care for wintersweet bonsai
This article introduces the experience of caring for wintersweet bonsai and the precautions for the cultivation of potted wintersweet. Let's get to know together.
Overwintering indoors: Potted plants have slightly lower cold resistance, and should be moved to a warm indoor environment in winter. In the south, they can overwinter outdoors.
Adequate lighting: The cultivation temperature should have sufficient sunlight, and can be placed near windows or on balconies.
Suitable temperature: The temperature should not be below 0℃, and the indoor temperature can be adjusted between 5-10℃, avoiding too high temperatures that may affect flowering.
Adequate ventilation: If grown indoors, it is necessary to open the windows on sunny days for ventilation to ensure good air circulation.
I. Overwintering indoors
Compared to ground planted wintersweet trees, potted plants have slightly lower cold resistance, but they are more mobile. To prevent frostbite, it's best to move them to a warm indoor environment for overwintering. In the south, there's no need to worry about low temperatures causing frostbite, so they can be left outdoors.
II. Adequate lighting
Winter is the blooming season for wintersweet. To ensure it blooms smoothly, it needs to be placed in a position with sufficient sunlight, such as on a balcony, windowsill, or in a well-lit living room. If indoor lighting conditions are poor, it not only easily fails to bloom but also severely affects its growth.
III. Suitable temperature
Wintersweet flowers have strong cold resistance, with ground plants able to withstand temperatures as low as -15℃. For potted plants, it is recommended to move them indoors when the temperature drops below 0℃, maintaining an indoor temperature between 5-10℃ to aid flowering. It's best not to place them directly in a room with heating, as excessive warmth is not conducive to the formation and development of flower buds.
IV. Adequate ventilation
Just having the right temperature is not enough. If the indoor environment lacks proper ventilation for an extended period, it may also affect its growth. While the indoor environment can meet its temperature requirements, to ensure better growth of the wintersweet, try to replicate a similar outdoor environment by opening windows for ventilation on sunny days to maintain air circulation.
The above information provides a complete introduction to how to care for wintersweet bonsai and the precautions for its cultivation, for everyone's learning and reference!