What are the precautions for growing potted plants? This article explains it clearly
The definition of potted plants refers to the general term for living plants grown in pots; potted plants must be living plants, unlike potted flowers (which can be artificial flowers). So, what precautions for growing potted plants are there?
1. Precautions for growing potted plants
Potted flowers need to be moved indoors one after another in early winter. After being brought indoors, the placement should take into account the characteristics of various flowers. Therefore, pay attention to the following aspects:
(1) Flowers that bloom in winter and spring and flowers that like light and warmth: such as crab claw orchid (Schlumbergera), cyclamen (Cyclamen), camellia (Camellia), poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) and autumn-sown herbaceous flowers, as well as Milan (Aglaia odorata), jasmine (Jasminum) and others, should be placed on a windowsill or in a sunny spot near a windowsill.
(2) Evergreen flowering shrubs that like sunlight but can tolerate low temperatures, or flowers in a dormant state: such as osmanthus (Osmanthus) and citrus plants, can be placed in a cool spot with diffused light.
(3) Flowers with no strict light requirements in general: such as potted water lily (Nymphaea) and Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis), can be placed in a cool, shaded spot without light.
(4) Pay attention to ventilation indoors: throughout the entire winter, windows should be opened at noon on clear days for ventilation, to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases and to help the flowers grow robustly.
(5) Fertilizing and watering: after the beginning of winter, the temperature keeps dropping, the metabolism of flowers slows down, or they enter a dormant state. Apart from continuing to water and fertilize according to actual needs, generally potted flowers should have fertilizer and water strictly controlled. If the potting soil is not too dry, do not water; especially for shade-tolerant flowers, avoid excessive watering that causes root rot and leaf drop. Water used for watering flowers in winter must be exposed to sunlight first, and used only when the water temperature is close to room temperature. Generally, the appropriate watering time is around noon. For some shade- and moisture-loving evergreen flowers, such as asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus) and camellia (Camellia), the leaves should often be sprayed and washed with water close to room temperature, to benefit photosynthesis.