As the seasons turn, winter is coming. For those who love gardening, this season is always full of challenges and expectations. In this cold and dry season, how to take care of those beloved flowers and let them survive the winter has become a concern for every gardening enthusiast. Today, let's talk about five kinds of flowers that need to be "raised in dry water" in winter, and their maintenance tips.
1.Desert Rose: A drought-tolerant flower, it needs more care in winter.
Desert Rose, the name sounds like a romantic legend from a distant desert. Indeed, it is native to the hot desert region, so it has developed a good ability to tolerate drought. However, even such a strong plant needs special care in the cold winter.
As the temperature gradually drops, the desert rose will go into hibernation. At this time, its water requirement is almost zero, so we must control our hands and not water frequently. After the potting soil is dry, it is generally enough to water once every half a month to a month. At the same time, make sure it's in a warm environment to avoid frostbite.
2.Yushu: A master of water storage with fleshy leaves.
The jade tree is a very drought-tolerant plant, its leaves and branches are fleshy, and it is able to store a lot of water. This property allows it to survive well in arid environments. However, in winter, due to the low temperatures, the jade tree almost stops growing, so the need for water is also minimized.
At this time, you must be especially careful when watering the jade tree. Do not water the potting soil if it is not dry, generally once a month or two can be watered. Too much water can easily cause frostbite on the branches and leaves, and frostbitten branches and leaves are irreversible. Therefore, it is better to let the potting soil dry a little rather than get too wet.
3.Cactus: The Thorny Toughener of the Desert.
Cacti are popular among gardening enthusiasts for their unique morphology and drought tolerance. They mostly grow in hot desert areas, so they are both cold and drought tolerant. In winter, these plants almost all go dormant, so watering needs to be reduced.
Different cactus varieties have different tolerances to low temperatures, but in general, temperatures below 15 degrees stop growing. At this time, watering must wait until the pot soil is completely dry. In most cases, watering once a month is sufficient. Also take care to place them in a warm and well-lit place to maintain their vitality.
4.Tiger Piran: The "lazy" flower of winter.
Tiger Piranium is a very popular potted flower with its distinctive markinged leaves that add a pop of color to the home environment. When it comes to maintaining tiger pirans in winter, watering is a special aspect that requires special attention.
Since the leaves of the tiger pill orchid can store a certain amount of water, it does not require much water in winter. But how to water depends on the ambient temperature and the dryness and wetness of the potting soil. If there is heating equipment such as heating in the home, and the ambient temperature can be maintained above 15 degrees, then the tiger pill orchid can still grow slowly. Watering at this time can keep the soil slightly dry, and you can water when the potting soil is half dry.
If there is no heating in the home or the temperature is unstable, then the tiger pill will go into hibernation. At this time, the watering should be strictly controlled, and it is enough to water once every two months or so. Some flower friends have no problem if it is very cold at home, and even if they don't water it for a winter. Just make sure it doesn't get frostbitten and it will come back to life the following spring.
5.Fortune Tree: The auspicious winter "dry breeding" star.
The Fortune Tree is one of the potted plants that many homes and offices like to display, not only because of its high ornamental value, but also because it symbolizes good fortune and wealth. However, in winter, this auspicious plant requires us to be extra "dry raised".
When the temperature drops below 15 degrees, the Fortune Tree stops growing and goes into a dormant state. At this time, its water demand is greatly reduced, so we must control our watering. How to control it? Just wait for the potting soil to dry completely before watering. Watering about once or twice a month is enough. Also take care to place it in a warm and well-lit place, avoiding cold and dark environments.
Conclusion: Although the gardening life in winter is full of challenges, as long as we master the right maintenance methods, we can let our beloved flowers survive this cold season. Remember, "dry farming" does not mean not raising, but watering scientifically and reasonably according to the growth habits and environmental conditions of flowers. I hope that every gardening enthusiast can find their own fun and harvest in the winter flowers.
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