How to care for a Peace Tree (Cinnamomum kotoense) in winter? The latest winter care methods

The name Peace Tree tells you right away that it is an auspicious tree that can keep people safe. It can be grown in pots in bedrooms, living rooms or courtyards, making it the perfect choice for container growing. If you want to care for a Peace Tree well in the cold winter, what should we do? Then let Shuanshuai introduce it to you!

1. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for the Peace Tree to grow is between 20-30 degrees, but in winter in our country, many places cannot meet this temperature range. Most of the time, it is enough to just ensure that it stays above 5 degrees minimum so that it will not suffer frost damage. Young Peace Trees are not as cold-tolerant as large trees. If there is frost for more than five consecutive days, plants being cared for or grown in the open ground can easily have their bark split by freezing, or even die.

Whether it is a household potted plant or large-scale production cultivation, in winter it should be kept above 5 degrees, so that it can grow normally. For potted plants in the Yangtze River basin, they can be moved into a shed or indoor space before the arrival of Frost's Descent, and moved out after Qingming the following year. Be careful to prevent cold damage that may be caused by late frost or a cold spell in late spring.

2. Humidity

Although the Peace Tree likes a humid environment, in winter you must control the frequency and amount of watering. Water accumulation can easily freeze the roots to death, which will cost the Peace Tree its life. At this time, we can only spray water on the Peace Tree and keep it in a moist state.

3. Light

The Peace Tree is tolerant of shade and also of sun, but the weather in winter is relatively cold and it is prone to frost damage. It is best to place the Peace Tree in a place with sufficient light, such as on a balcony or in an open courtyard, so that it grows more healthily.

4. Fertilizing

After the Peace Tree enters autumn, it needs to be fertilized twice. After winter begins, fertilizing must stop, otherwise it will harm its roots.

5. Winter watering methods and precautions for the Peace Tree

Although winter is cold, you still need to water in winter. In winter, plants enter a dormant state and absorb less water than usual, so water may accumulate and cause the roots to freeze to death. Therefore, in winter we can only water less and spray more. You can wait until the potting soil is relatively dry before watering, avoiding water accumulation in the potting soil. If you find water accumulation, you should absorb all the water in the soil dry, and you can use toilet paper or other water-absorbing items.

The above are the winter care methods for the Peace Tree. In winter, the most important thing for the Peace Tree is to keep the potting soil dry. Once you find that cracks have suddenly appeared, you must water immediately. The frequency and amount of watering should be determined according to the weather and temperature in different regions, and you need to observe and care for it more yourself.