These 5 flowers must be moved indoors as soon as the weather turns cold, or you'll be left with nothing but empty pots
The weather has been dropping sharply lately, and I'm sure all you plant lovers have already put on thick clothes. Huahua really wishes she could pull on long johns too. With the temperature so low and the cold wind whistling, it's not just us humans who need to seek warmth; your plants at home should also start getting warm-weather care.
Autumn and winter are hard for plant growers to endure. Many plants and flowers need good insulation measures to get through this harsh winter safely, otherwise next spring you won't see those pretty flowers again. Today Huahua wants to tell you: these 5 kinds of flowers should be moved back home right now. Any later and all you'll see might be just the flower pots!
1. Spider Plant
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a common foliage plant in our homes, with its green leaves spreading out, and it can also be propagated by cuttings from the small plantlets it produces. Buying one pot is like buying 10 pots. Although spider plant is very easy to grow, it can't withstand the invasion of cold wind. If you still leave it outdoors in the cold autumn and winter, it will stop growing, its leaves will get frostbitten, and yellow leaves and root rot will become common. Remember, in winter you can keep it on the balcony to help it get through the winter safely!
2. Pothos
Since we've mentioned spider plant, we have to talk about its "good brother" pothos (Epipremnum aureum). Pothos has also been a popular choice for home flowers in recent years. Like spider plant, it cannot survive winter outdoors. Now that autumn and winter have arrived, we can move it into a well-lit indoor spot for care, because if pothos is kept at too low a temperature, yellow leaves and root rot will occur. If you want it to get through winter safely, it's best to move it back home as soon as possible.
3. Gardenia
Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is pure white and richly fragrant, making it an excellent flower for decorating the home. However, because it is a southern plant, its cold resistance is relatively weak. In winter, it needs a temperature of at least above 10 degrees to grow normally. So we can put it on a sunny balcony at home, which ensures light and also lets the gardenia grow healthily.
4. Phalaenopsis
When it comes to hard-to-grow flowers, Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) is definitely among them. Although its blooms look like butterflies dancing gracefully, its difficulty of care is also off the charts. Autumn and winter are especially a hurdle for Phalaenopsis. Generally, when the temperature drops below 15°C, it will stop growing, and below 10°C, yellow leaves will appear directly. So when caring for Phalaenopsis, we must take good insulation measures for it in autumn and winter.
5. Money Tree
The money tree (Pachira aquatica) symbolizes bringing in wealth and treasure, and many families love to place it in the living room. However, in autumn and winter, because the temperature gradually drops, the money tree's growth rate will also gradually slow down, and if the weather gets even colder, it will drop its leaves. So the money tree should still be kept in a warm environment in winter, so that it can grow vigorously.
These 5 kinds of flowers can't withstand freezing in autumn and winter. Remember to move them back home quickly so you can ensure their healthy growth!