With the improvement of the quality of life, more and more families have begun to plant pothos and other plants at home to purify the air and beautify the environment. Hydroponic pothos has also gained popularity as a simple and easy way to grow it. However, in winter, many families are concerned that hydroponic pothos is susceptible to low temperatures and has limited growth. So, how do you get a hydroponic pothos out of the winter? This article will give you a detailed answer.
1. Understand the growth habits of hydroponic pothos.
Hydroponic pothos is a semi-shaded evergreen vine that prefers a warm and humid environment with a suitable growing temperature of 15 -25. In winter, if the ambient temperature is too low, the growth of hydroponic pothos will be inhibited, and even yellow leaves, wilting and other phenomena will appear. Therefore, in order to make hydroponic pothos survive the winter, it is first necessary to understand its growth habits and create a suitable growth environment for it.
Second, do a good job of thermal insulation measures.
In order to maintain a suitable growing temperature for hydroponic pothos, the following insulation measures can be used when growing at home:
1.Indoor planting: Move the hydroponic pothos indoors, away from ventilated places such as doors and windows, to avoid direct cold winds. At the same time, the indoor temperature should be kept above 15 to ensure the normal growth of hydroponic pothos.
2.Insulation equipment: Insulation pads, heaters, and other equipment can be used to increase the temperature of the planting environment. However, it is important to keep a proper distance when using these devices to avoid overheating and causing damage to the plants.
3.Thermal insulation: Adding thermal insulations to hydroponic pothos containers, such as cotton towels, can effectively maintain the temperature and reduce heat loss.
3. Reasonable fertilization and watering.
Hydroponic pothos grows slower in winter and has a relatively lower demand for nutrients. Therefore, it is necessary to reasonably control the amount of fertilizer to avoid root burning caused by excessive fertilization. In general, the frequency of fertilization in winter should be appropriately reduced, and the amount of fertilization should be reduced accordingly. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the appropriate amount of watering in winter to avoid overwatering causing the soil to be too wet and affecting the growth of plants.
Fourth, increase the light appropriately.
Hydroponic pothos requires plenty of sunlight for photosynthesis to maintain a healthy growth state. In winter, due to the shortened daylight hours and reduced sunlight intensity, the lack of light exposure in hydroponic pothos may affect its growth. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the amount of light appropriately and place it in a sunny indoor location, such as a south-facing balcony. If there is not enough light in the room, consider using a plant fill light for lighting.
5. Prevention and control of pests and diseases.
In winter, due to the high humidity of the environment, it is easy to breed bacteria and pests. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the growth of hydroponic pothos to detect and control pests and diseases in time. If pests and diseases are found, it is necessary to take measures in time**, such as spraying pesticides. At the same time, it is also necessary to keep the planting environment clean and hygienic, and regularly clean up dead leaves and debris.
In short, in order to make hydroponic pothos survive the winter, it is necessary to understand its growth habits, take appropriate thermal insulation measures, properly fertilize and water, increase light appropriately, and control pests and diseases. As long as you pay attention to these points and put them into practice, you can believe that your hydroponic pothos will be able to survive the cold winter in good health.
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