With the advent of winter, the moon flowers in the northern region are also facing the problem of how to survive the winter. For ground-planted moonflowers, winter maintenance is particularly important, as proper maintenance measures can ensure healthy growth and prepare them for blooming in the coming year. So, how should the moon flowers in the north survive the winter?This article will introduce it to you in detail.
1. Pruning and finishing.
Before entering the winter, it is necessary to properly prune and tidy the moonflowers. Pruning is mainly to remove dead branches, weak branches, and pest and disease branches to maintain plant ventilation and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. At the same time, pruning can also promote the healthy growth of the flowers, laying the foundation for their blooming in the coming year. Finishing is to cut off the leaves and residual flowers of the moon flower to keep it beautiful and tidy.
2. Cold-proof measures.
In the northern region, winter temperatures are cooler, so cold protection is essential. For ground-grown moonflowers, straw, leaves, and other mulches can be used to cover the plants to keep them warm. At the same time, it is also possible to build a simple insulation shed to provide additional thermal insulation effect for the moon flowers. It should be noted that the construction of the insulation shed must be well sealed to prevent cold wind and low temperature from causing damage to the plants.
3. Water management.
In winter, although the flowers have entered the dormant period, the management of water should not be neglected. In the drier winter, the water intake of the moon flower can be appropriately increased to keep the soil moist. When watering, the principle of seeing dry and wet can be adopted to avoid overwatering and causing the soil to be too wet. At the same time, in order to keep the water clean, it is recommended to use filtered or disinfected water for watering.
Fourth, fertilization management.
Although the flowers enter the dormant period in winter, fertilization still needs to be carried out in moderation. Fertilization can be carried out in the early winter, mainly organic fertilizer, and an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer is supplemented. Circular fertilization can be used to apply fertilizer, and the fertilizer is applied around the root system of the moon flower, avoiding direct contact with the root system. At the same time, in order to avoid damage to the plants, it is recommended to use well-decomposed organic fertilizers.
5. Pest control.
Winter is also a good time for pest control. Before entering the winter, you can use agents such as stone sulfur mixture to spray the moon flowers comprehensively to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. If signs of pests and diseases are found, they can be treated with corresponding pesticides, but you need to pay attention to the amount and frequency of pesticides used to avoid causing damage to the plants.
In short, the northern ground planting moon flowers for winter requires a variety of maintenance measures. Through integrated management of pruning and finishing, cold protection measures, moisture management, fertilization management and pest control, it is possible to ensure healthy growth and preparation for the next year's bloom. It is important to note that winter climatic conditions vary from region to region, and specific conservation measures need to be adjusted according to local climatic conditions. At the same time, in order to better understand and master the maintenance knowledge of moon flowers, it is recommended to read more relevant books or consult professional opinions.