Common Reasons and Prevention Methods for Early Spring Potted Plants Wilting
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Recently, many flower friends have asked why potted plants are prone to wilting after the beginning of spring. They have survived the cold winter, but they start to wither when spring comes. What is the reason? Flower enthusiasts know that every year in the fall and early spring, it is the most common time for empty pots because, during the season change, flower friends often take care of the potted plants according to their feelings and ignore the importance of transition.
I. Common Reasons and Prevention Methods for Early Spring Potted Plants Wilting
In early spring, most of the wilting and withering of potted plants are due to the following reasons. You can refer to them for early prevention.
1. - Excessive Early Outdoor Placement -
In early spring, the temperature fluctuates greatly, and the day and night temperature differences are significant. Potted plants that have been kept indoors during winter are accustomed to a relatively warm environment. If moved outdoors in early spring, they can easily wilt or even wither due to significant environmental changes.
Because after a winter of indoor maintenance, the nature of the potted plants is almost the same as that of greenhouse flowers. The weather changes rapidly in early spring, with large temperature differences between day and night and significant differences in light intensity between indoor and outdoor. Moving them outdoors too early can lead to problems. It is advisable to move them outdoors during the warm daytime for sunbathing and back indoors at night for a transition. Once the plants have adapted and the night temperature is above 5 degrees, they can be moved outdoors for maintenance.
2. - Suffering from Cold Wind -
In early spring晴天, it is relatively warm during the day, and many flower friends will open the windows for ventilation, which is correct. However, it is also necessary to close the windows at night; otherwise, the low temperature at night combined with the cold wind can easily freeze the potted plants, causing them to wilt.
If the potted plants freeze in early spring, it is recommended to place them in a warm place, reduce watering, and supplement water by spraying on the leaves. Those with mild frostbite can recover after a few days of slow growth.
3. - Excessive Early Potting -
Spring is a good time to repot various potted plants. However, for some cold-sensitive plants, such as bougainvillea and lucky trees, if repotted too early when the temperature in early spring is still low, it can easily lead to frostbite or withering of the plants.
For cold-sensitive potted plants, try not to repot them in early spring. It is better to wait until March or April when it is warmer before repotting. Cold-sensitive plants are relatively heat-tolerant and require higher growth temperatures. Repotting when it is warm in spring is more conducive to growth.
II. Three Key Points for Managing Early Spring Potted Plants
In addition to avoiding the above four management mistakes, early spring management of potted plants also requires attention to the following three points to keep your potted plants growing vigorously and flowering more in the new year.
1. - Appropriate Pruning of Potted Plants -
In spring, a new round of plant growth is about to begin. Most shrub plants need to be pruned to control their shape and promote the germination of new buds. For example, bougainvillea, wintersweet, and hibiscus, etc., except for varieties that bloom on old branches and plants that are budding or flowering, other shrub plants can generally be pruned appropriately in early spring to shape a good potted plant.
2. - Preventing Diseases and Pests in Advance -
With the warming of temperatures in early spring, diseases and pests will also follow. Potted plants kept indoors should be ventilated frequently during the day, while outdoor potted plants can easily become the target of aphid attacks after new buds sprout. They should be observed and treated early or preventive sprays should be applied in advance.
3. - Timely Topdressing -
After the beginning of spring, with the warming of temperatures, many plants that have been dormant or growing slowly in winter will start growing again, especially plants like roses that grow rapidly in early spring. From early spring, roses and herbaceous flowers will enter a period of rapid growth, so it is also necessary to pay attention to timely topdressing to ensure sufficient nutrients and robust growth and flowering of the potted plants.
The above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) introduces the common reasons and prevention methods for early spring potted plants wilting and the three key points for managing early spring potted plants. Green plant enthusiasts can refer to this for reference.