The Latest Common Causes of Potted Plant Death in Winter and Care Methods
Winter is a special period for plant care. Because temperatures are low at this time, most plants are in a dormant state, and a moment of carelessness can lead to plant death. Therefore, Qinnongwang recently introduced some plants suitable for planting in winter. Today Qinnongwang will talk with you again about the common causes of death of flowers in winter, as well as the correct care methods.
1. Jasmine
Cause of death 1: Temperature too low
When the temperature (room temperature) is below 3°C to 5°C, the physiological functions of jasmine are damaged; when it drops below 3°C, it will cause the death of the whole plant.
Correct practice: If the temperature drops to 5°C to 10°C, move the jasmine to a sunny place indoors. When the temperature is below 0°C, you can put the flowerpot, including the bottom, inside a plastic bag and place it in a cool, dark place indoors, keeping it at 3°C to 5°C, or place it in a sunny place above 0°C to let it go dormant. Every other week, remove the plastic bag to let the plant ventilate.
Cause of death 2: Potting soil too wet
When the temperature (room temperature) is below 10°C, jasmine is in a dormant state, and the potting soil needs less water. If watered too much, the jasmine root system remains in an unaerated condition for a long time and is prone to suffocating to death.
Correct practice: Only when the potting soil turns pale and feels “hard” to the touch should you water at noon.
2. Pothos
Cause of death 1: Too much watering
If there is too much water in the pothos pot, the leaves will also turn yellow, the leaf surface will look dull and lusterless, and the roots may even rot, leading to death.
Correct practice: In winter, pothos needs strictly controlled watering. Watering should follow the principle of watering when dry and stopping when wet, and never allow waterlogging. Also, in winter some indoor air conditioning can make the indoor air dry. In this case, you can water appropriately on the premise of no waterlogging. A better method is to spray water on the leaves to keep the air humid.
Cause of death 2: Temperature too low
Pothos is a tropical plant and has a certain cold resistance, but its limit is not high. Generally speaking, the winter temperature cannot be lower than 10°C, otherwise there is a possibility of freezing to death.
Correct practice: We should place the pothos in a sunny place indoors, or at noon place it on a sealed balcony to let the pothos get some sun. To prevent the pothos leaves from frostbite, try to open the windows as little as possible when the temperature is low.
3. Spider plant
Cause of death 1: Overwatering
Spider plant is a plant that likes a moist environment, but the potting soil should not be too wet either. Keeping it moist is enough; too much watering causes root rot.
Correct practice: Spider plant is generally watered about once every ten days in winter. If the air is dry, you can often spray and wash the branches and leaves with clean water.
4. Cyclamen
Cause of death 1: Overwatering
Cyclamen is a plant that likes moisture and fears waterlogging. It should not be watered too much; overwatering can cause root rot and death.
Correct practice: Usually water once every one or two days to keep the potting soil moist. Never water heavily. Follow the rule of watering only when the potting soil is dry, and the water temperature should be close to room temperature.
Cause of death 2: Lack of ventilation
Cyclamen likes ventilation. Smoke, dust and stale air will make the petals dry up and wither, but it should not be placed directly in a drafty spot either.
Correct practice: Cyclamen should be placed in places with sufficient light, such as windows and balconies, and the position of the flowerpot should be changed frequently. Sufficient light can make the flowers more colorful and the leaves more glossy.
5. Money tree
Cause of death 1: Temperature too low
Money tree is a tropical plant and has very strict temperature requirements. If the care environment temperature is below 10°C, it will be very difficult for the money tree to get through winter.
Correct practice: Place the money tree indoors. If there is no heating indoors, you can put a large plastic bag over the money tree to help keep it warm. At the same time, poke a few small holes in it for ventilation. Mainly put the bag on at night; there is no need to cover it during the day.
Cause of death 2: Improper watering
Money tree does not like water; overwatering can cause root rot.
Correct practice: In winter, be sure to water less. If about 10°C can generally be maintained, watering once a month is also acceptable.
In summary, for the plants we cultivate artificially in winter, the causes of death are nothing more than excessive watering and too low a temperature. It can be seen that if we want to take good care of plants, we must understand the living habits of the plants and must not plant blindly. In winter, we must also do a good job of keeping them warm. Even for cold-resistant plants, we must understand their cold resistance limits, because too low an ambient temperature will also cause damage to them, or even death.