With the arrival of winter, the moon flowers also begin to enter the dormant period. During this period, the flowers require special care and management to ensure that they can survive the cold winter months safely. The following will introduce some maintenance points about how to survive the winter of the moon flower.
1. Pruning. During the winter months, the moonflowers need to be pruned to reduce nutrient depletion and maintain the shape of the tree. When pruning, dead, diseased, weak, and crossed branches should be cut off to increase ventilation and light. At the same time, pruning can also help the flowers to better adapt to the winter environment.
2. Fertilization. During the winter months, the need for fertilizer is less, but proper fertilization is still important. Organic fertilizers or compound fertilizers can be used to provide the necessary nutrients. When fertilizing, the fertilizer should be spread evenly on the surface of the soil, and then gently ploughed the soil so that the fertilizer and the soil are evenly mixed.
3. Watering. In winter, the flowers need to be kept at the right humidity. When watering, avoid overwatering or leaving the soil too dry. In general, watering once a week is sufficient. At the same time, be careful not to let the water freeze, so as not to cause damage to the root system of the moon flower.
Fourth, cold and warm.
In the northern region, winter temperatures are low, and it is necessary to take measures to protect against the cold. Mulch such as plastic film or straw mats can be used to cover the moonflowers to maintain the proper temperature. At the same time, pay attention to ventilation and light, and avoid over-sealing and insufficient light.
5. Pest control.
In winter, moonflowers are susceptible to pests and diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the growth of the moon flowers, and detect and deal with pests and diseases in time. Organic pesticides or biological control methods can be used for control. At the same time, attention should be paid to maintaining environmental hygiene and ventilation and light.
In conclusion, wintering requires proper pruning, fertilization, watering, cold and warmth, and pest control. Only by doing these things well can the moon flowers safely survive the cold winter.