What are the ways to keep potted flowers warm in winter?
As the temperature gradually drops, the cold winter has arrived, and the vast majority of potted plants are no longer suitable for being placed outdoors. Severe cold is not good for the growth of potted plants. I believe that all the flowers you grow outdoors have already been moved indoors. If you want potted plants to grow well, you must ensure their temperature, humidity, light and so on. Potted plants are not suitable for growing in severe cold and low-temperature places, especially some southern flowers, which are even less able to withstand freezing. So how do we keep them warm? Let us learn about it together below.
1. About fertilizing and watering:
If you want potted plants to grow well, you need to strictly control the amount of water. After winter begins, the temperature drops from above zero to below zero, the environment the plants need cannot meet their own requirements, photosynthesis slows down, and this is not good for the healthy growth of plants. Flower-growing enthusiasts can water or fertilize according to the variety, size and actual water needs of the potted plants, so as to meet the needs of the plants in a more practical and feasible way. For drought-tolerant plants such as cacti and golden barrel cacti, watering only 2 times a month is enough. Do not water frequently, otherwise the plants will be soaked in water for a long time, and with too much water the roots and stems will inevitably rot, the leaves will fall off, and eventually the plants will die. Ordinary households often put flowers in places with strong light on the windowsill. The sunlight the plants receive can keep the potted plants warm. Sunlight passing through the glass turns the balcony into a glass greenhouse, raising the indoor temperature and providing the light the plants need.
3. About temperature:
In winter, the temperature is too low, which is not good for the growth of potted plants. You should know that indoor temperatures are more favorable for the growth of potted plants. The indoor temperature is relatively high, and heating or burning coal indoors can be used to raise the indoor air temperature through external conditions. If this method cannot achieve the goal, we can use plastic film to raise the temperature of the plants. If you want the plants to thrive in winter, you need to build a warm insulation shed for the potted plants. When the potted plants are inside plastic film, it is like entering a greenhouse, and no matter what the weather is in spring, summer, autumn or winter, they can thrive, bloom and bear fruit. Specific steps: use wooden sticks or wire mesh to build a frame, wrap the film around the built frame, and then tie the film with rope. Ordinary households like to put flowers on the windowsill or balcony. If your home has large floor-to-ceiling windows, you can retain heat by sticking insulation film on the glass. However, note that everything reverses when taken to an extreme. If the temperature is too high, the flowers will also bloom early.
4. About humidifying and dust prevention:
Plants not only need sufficient water and light, but also need a suitable degree of dryness and moisture. In northern indoors, the air is dry and the humidity is low, and the air humidity the plants need cannot be reached. For this reason, during the winter, you should sprinkle water indoors frequently to ensure that the air moisture content is suitable. In the winter in the north, the air is dry and there is more dust. If potted plants are placed indoors for too long, they will easily be covered with a large amount of dust. So if you want your potted plants to thrive, you must remove the dust on the leaves. In order for potted flowers to grow better and also from an aesthetic point of view, we need to clean them regularly, otherwise it will hinder warmth retention. You can use a rag or other item dipped in hand sanitizer to clean the dust on the branches and leaves and maintain the appearance of the plants. Then rinse the leaves with clean water.
5. Precautions:
Pay attention to ventilation indoors. In winter, we can choose to open the windows on days with plenty of light and clear weather. When ventilating and exchanging air, remove excess dust indoors, otherwise the plants will not be able to carry out normal photosynthesis, which will hinder warmth retention. At the same time, do not let cold wind blow directly on the plants, causing them to catch cold and become withered and droopy.