What are some cold-tolerant indoor potted plants
If you want to know which indoor potted plants are cold-tolerant and a summary of ten types of indoor potted plants that are good at cold tolerance, and small experiences in green plant maintenance, the following is a detailed introduction for you
When keeping flowers at home, people prefer to raise those with auspicious meanings, especially as autumn and winter approach, raising several pots of auspicious plants can also be used as New Year's flowers. For example, these beautiful flowers are all cold-tolerant, the colder it is, the more they bloom. Keeping one pot at home is beautiful and atmospheric, with good meanings, and they are all classic New Year's flowers.
1.寿桃
Sempervivum is a succulent plant of the Crassulaceae family with thick leaves, evergreen throughout the seasons, many varieties, rich in flower colors, and a long natural blooming period, which can bloom from October of each year to May or June of the following year. A single batch of flowers can last for twenty to thirty days. It is popular for its large number of flowers, long blooming period, and auspicious meaning. It is the main flower for autumn, winter, and spring and many people raise it at home.
Sempervivum can also purify the air during its growth. Keeping a pot of Sempervivum in the living room or bedroom is suitable, warm and atmospheric, and also auspicious. It can also be used as a New Year's flower.
When raising Sempervivum, note that it prefers light, especially in the cool autumn, winter, and spring seasons. More sun exposure will enhance its flowering ability. It should be ensured to have at least 4 hours of direct sunlight a day, preferably maintaining 6-8 hours of sufficient light, which is the primary condition for blooming. Additionally, it is important to apply thin and frequent fertilization, control water before blooming, and remove the withered flowers after blooming to promote more flowering.
2. Clivia Miniata
Clivia Miniata is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family with long, thick, and upright leaves growing in pairs, making the whole plant look like a large fan, elegant and atmospheric, with a touch of scholarly style. Its peak blooming season is in winter and spring every year. With proper maintenance, it can bloom around the Spring Festival. The flower spikes of Clivia Miniata are elegant, the flower color is full, festive and bright, and a single batch of flowers can last for one to two months. Its long blooming period, elegant plant shape, and beautiful meaning make it liked by many. Therefore, in autumn and winter, it is also a hot-selling period for Clivia Miniata. With both beautiful flowers and leaves, it is aesthetically pleasing and can be considered a perennial hot-selling New Year's flower without exaggeration.
What are some cold-tolerant indoor potted plants
When raising Clivia Miniata, it is important not to water frequently, especially in winter when the temperature is low and evaporation is slow. If the indoor temperature is below 15 degrees, stop watering. Above 20 degrees, it is recommended to water when the soil is 40-50% dry. For Clivia Miniata with 12 full leaves, it is recommended to apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering, such as using a special flowering fertilizer for orchids, about once every 10 days, to promote early flowering.
It should be noted that Clivia Miniata requires a day-night temperature difference of about 10 degrees to quickly draw spikes and reduce the risk of arrow夹ting. In an environment with obvious day-night temperature differences, the flowers are more full and the color is brighter.
3. Hippeastrum
Hippeastrum, also known as Amaryllis, is common in life, and many people raise a pot of Hippeastrum. There are many varieties of Hippeastrum, in addition to the traditional Amaryllis, as shown in the following figure.
Now there are also many imported Hippeastrum, and in the past two years, many new varieties have been cultivated artificially. Compared with traditional Hippeastrum, they have richer flower colors and more flowers, with layers of flowers blooming at once. A single bulb can produce a large 'bouquet' of flowers, elegant and stylish, and Hippeastrum naturally prefers cool temperatures and dislikes heat. If the indoor temperature in winter does not drop below 15 degrees, it can draw spikes and bloom. Properly maintained, it will bloom around the Spring Festival and is also a famous New Year's flower.
There are many varieties of Hippeastrum, with the most common being Double Dream, Butterfly, Ghost (although the name is not pleasant, the flowers are beautiful), Elf, Alfred, Aphrodite, Super Daisey, etc. These are all classic large-flowered varieties, and enthusiasts can choose according to their needs.