How to Overwinter Succulent Plants
This article shares knowledge about succulent plants, specifically how to overwinter them. Please refer to the detailed introduction below.
For succulent plants, the most dangerous seasons are summer and winter. Many questions arise regarding how to overwinter succulents during winter. I have experienced overwintering with them in various environments several times, so I have gathered some experience. This time, I want to address all your questions once and for all.
In the northern regions, homes are warm and dry in winter (don't ask me why it's warm), while in the south, homes are阴暗 and humid, resulting in significant differences in care. Don't buy rootless succulents in winter! Especially when purchased online and transported, the plants suffer significant damage. Once home, without a suitable environment to recover, even if they can recover, it will take much longer compared to other seasons. Of course, succulents with strong roots or those sold in markets with soil and pots can be purchased.
Guidelines for Succulent Plants to Overwinter Safely:
1. If the outdoor temperature is below 5 degrees, bring them inside or to a balcony.
2. In windy areas, if the outdoor temperature is below 10 degrees, quickly bring back莲花掌, 银波锦, and other succulents inside (such as Black Bishop, Bear's Child, etc.).
3. If the minimum indoor temperature is above 0 degrees, they can safely overwinter.
4. If the minimum temperature can be maintained above 10 degrees in winter, succulent plants will grow normally.
5. Some species are frost-tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -15 degrees:长生草, Sedum species.
6. In the阴暗 and cold southern regions, short-term temperatures between -5 and 0 degrees are not a big issue for outdoor succulents (not seedlings).
Watering Succulent Plants in Winter:
Actually, the differences between the north and south are not that significant. The key lies in the condition and size of the plants. If they are weak seedlings, they will need more water, so frequent but small amounts of watering are required to keep the soil slightly moist. And try to place them in a warmer, stable environment. Adult succulents have stronger resistance, and watering should be minimized. Especially strong ones can even survive without water for a month. In the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai regions in the south, direct outdoor cultivation is also fine, but there will be some losses. You can judge and choose which species to cultivate outdoors based on experience, and some moisture and cold-sensitive species can be brought back to the balcony.
In the northern regions, the most suitable method for watering is sprinkling, which is suitable for both seedlings and mature plants. It can also clean the dust off the leaves, which is beneficial for the healthy growth of the plants. I've also found that sprinkling can make the color of succulents develop faster. Water seedlings frequently in small amounts, and mature plants can be watered once every 15-20 days. However, this cannot be fixed, as each home has a different environment. If the heating is strong at home, you may need to water every 4-5 days.
Winter Care for Potted Succulent Plants:
This is even easier to explain: water as little as possible. Pots with too many plants, especially those with grasses, can easily rot if watered too much, leading to a chain reaction (S). Water based on the condition of the grasses, but remember to water sparingly. As for sunlight, continue to expose them to full sun! Placing them on a windowsill is great!
The above is [] about how to overwinter succulent plants (comprehensive), hoping it is helpful to you!