As winter approached, the earth began to be covered in thick silver. For those who love gardening, this season is always full of challenges and expectations. How to safely move your beloved flowers back indoors and avoid them being damaged in the cold has become a must for every gardening enthusiast. Today, let's talk about the tips for raising flowers in winter, so that your flowers can still bloom in a warm environment.
1. Choose the right time to enter the room and prepare for the "migration" of flowers.
Before deciding to move the flowers back indoors, we need to observe the weather outside. If the temperature plummets, or if there is extreme weather such as frost or heavy snowfall, it is necessary to act quickly. Of course, different flowers have different tolerance to temperature, for example, some hardy plants, such as wax plum, clematis, etc., can stay outdoors for a while to feel a little chill, which is more conducive to their growth in the coming year.
During the handling process, we should handle it gently to avoid damaging the branches and roots of the flowers. For some large potted plants, you can ask a friend to help or use a tray with wheels to move, which is both labor-saving and safe.
2. Carefully select the placement so that each pot of flowers can enjoy the "customized" light.
After the flowers enter the room, the placement is very particular. We need to choose the right place to place each flower according to its habits. For those plants that love the sun, such as crab claw orchids, cyclamen, etc., be sure to place them by a sunny window or balcony to enjoy the warm winter sun. Shade-tolerant plants such as bamboos and bamboos can be placed a little farther away from the window, and scattered light is enough.
In addition, we should also pay attention to the direction of the pot regularly to ensure that each side of the flower receives light evenly and avoid "off-head" growth.
3. Master the trick of watering and neither let the flowers be "thirsty" nor let them "drown".
Watering flowers in winter is a technical job. Due to the low temperature, water evaporates slowly, and the need for water for flowers is correspondingly reduced. If you water too much and too often, it is easy to cause the potting soil to become too wet, causing problems such as root rot. So, how can you tell if a flower needs watering? We can try to weigh the pot, or use chopsticks to insert them into the potting soil to test the humidity. Of course, the most direct way is to observe the dryness and wetness of the potting soil and the condition of the leaves of the flowers.
When watering, we should choose to do it at noon when the temperature is high, so as to reduce the irritation of the flowers. At the same time, tap water must be left for a period of time before being used for watering flowers when its temperature is close to the room temperature. When watering, you should pour slowly along the edge of the pot, avoiding watering directly on the center of the flower or the leaves, so as not to cause rot.
Fourth, reasonable fertilization to provide just the right "nutritious meal" for flowers
In winter, the growth rate of flowers slows down, and the need for fertilizer decreases accordingly. But that doesn't mean we can stop fertilizing altogether. For those flowers that still grow vigorously in winter, proper fertilizer supplementation is necessary. We can choose some organic fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer, and sprinkle a thin layer of fertilizer on the surface of the potting soil. This provides nutrients to the flowers without causing fertilizer damage.
Of course, the frequency and measurement of fertilization should also be adjusted according to the specific situation of the flower and the temperature in the room. If the indoor temperature is high and the flowers grow faster, the frequency of fertilization can be increased appropriately; On the contrary, it is necessary to reduce fertilization or stop fertilization.
5. Don't forget to "beautify" the flowers before entering the room and prune them to the best state.
It is necessary to prune the flowers before moving them back indoors. Pruning not only removes dead branches and leaves, reduces the chance of pests and diseases, but also helps flowers maintain good plant shape and promote ventilation and light. We can prune the flowers according to their growth habits and personal preferences. For some long branches, cross branches, etc., it is necessary to cut off them in time; Thinning of overly dense branches should also be carried out; For some aesthetically pleasing branches, they can be shortened or retracted.
Pruned flowers look neater and more aesthetically pleasing, and are also easier to adapt to the indoor environment. At the same time, the pruned branches and leaves can also be propagated by cuttings or made handicrafts such as dried flowers, making your gardening life more colorful.
Raising flowers in the winter takes a lot more thought and energy, but when you see those beloved flowers still alive and blooming indoors, all the effort will become worthwhile. I hope that every gardening enthusiast can protect the greenery and vitality in this cold season.
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