Watering is a very crucial part of flower care.
However, not all plants are suitable for water spraying, especially in winter, where incorrect watering can not only lead to injury, but even irreparable damage.
Here are the "10 types of flowers" that you need to pay special attention to in winter and how to water them properly.
Succulents. Succulents are very popular houseplants, they do not require much water, and they should be watered less frequently in winter.
If you use spray to replenish water to succulents, the water droplets are very easy to condense on the leaves, not only do they not evaporate easily, but they may also frostbite the leaves at low temperatures, resulting in black leaves or rotten hearts.
The correct way to water is to water directly into the soil, ensuring that the water reaches the roots without direct contact with the leaves.
Phalaenopsis. Phalaenopsis prefers a humid environment, but in winter, the indoor temperature is low, the water evaporates slowly, and spraying water can easily cause water accumulation in the roots, causing root rot.
Therefore, winter watering should be chosen after the surface of the orchid pot soil is dry, and then slowly poured on the soil with warm water to avoid direct spraying of water on the leaves or roots.
African violet.
African violets are very afraid of cold, and spraying water will increase the humidity of the leaves, which is easy to produce frostbite under the influence of cold air, and the phenomenon of leaf browning occurs.
When watering in winter, you should use a thin-spout watering pot and gently pour water over the soil to avoid splashing water on the leaves.
Clivia. Orchid needs to keep the soil slightly dry in winter, and too much water can cause the bulb to rot.
Water spraying tends to form water droplets on the leaves, which is not only not conducive to water evaporation, but also increases the risk of cold on the leaves.
When watering the orchid in winter, make sure the water temperature is right, and pour it slowly from the edge of the pot to avoid direct contact with the plant.
Fern. Ferns need a high humidity environment, but in winter, spraying water can cause cold on the plants, especially at night when the temperature is cooler, and it is easy to cause frostbite.
You can meet your humidity needs by increasing the humidity in your room, such as using a humidifier or placing a water tray next to the heater so that the water vapor naturally increases the humidity of the air.
Rose. Roses love sunlight and dryness, and dryness caused by indoor heating in winter is beneficial for roses.
However, if the leaves are moistened with water spray, it is easy to cause diseases.
In winter, watering should be done along the edge of the pot to avoid direct contact with the leaves and flowers.
Azalea. The root system of azaleas is fragile and has delicate water requirements.
In winter, the indoor temperature is low, the water evaporates slowly, and the spray of water can easily lead to excessive moisture on the leaves and flowers, which can cause diseases.
Watering should allow water to penetrate into the soil and avoid direct water flow hitting the roots and leaves.
Jasmine. Jasmine prefers a warm and humid environment, but in winter it is dry indoors, and spraying water can easily make the leaves too humid, causing fungal diseases such as gray mold.
Winter watering should be controlled when the soil surface is slightly dry, and the amount of water should be kept moderate to avoid causing water accumulation in the roots.
Gardenias. Gardenias should also avoid spraying water in winter, because the water droplets will adhere to the leaves after spraying, which is not easy to evaporate, and will accelerate the frostbite of the leaves or cause diseases in a low temperature environment.
Bottom watering should be given in moderation in bright weather, when the soil is dry, to ensure root absorption.
Begonia. Begonias should also avoid spraying water during the winter months, especially when the outside temperature is cold.
Water spraying can cause a thin layer of ice to form on the surface of the leaves, which can affect the normal respiration of the leaves, which in turn can lead to frostbite on the leaves.
Winter watering should be done in the morning to ensure that the water can evaporate quickly in the sun, reducing the risk of frost damage.
Watering tips. The water temperature should be appropriate: when watering the flowers in winter, the water temperature should be close to room temperature, as supercold water will irritate the plant roots and cause adverse reactions.
Appropriate amount: different plants have different water needs, and the amount of watering should be decided according to the actual situation of the plant.
Watering time: In winter, it is best to choose to water around noon when the sun is shining, which will help the evaporation of water and reduce the diseases caused by excessive humidity.
Watering method: Use a watering can with a slender spout to pour water on the soil as much as possible to reduce direct impact on the leaves.
Increase air humidity: The humidity in the room can be increased by placing a container of boiling water or using a humidifier, thus reducing the need for direct spraying of water from plants.