After the recent temperature drop, especially in the northern regions, the minimum temperature has fallen to around 6°C. As a result, it's crucial to bring potted plants, such as those on windowsills and balconies, indoors promptly. If left outside, delicate flowers and trees may suffer from frost damage or even freeze to death. Preparing your potted plants for indoor wintering involves several important steps:
Pruning is essential for plants like roses, jasmine, hibiscus, chrysanthemums, and pomegranates that are entering their dormant phase. Before moving them inside, give them a "cosmetic" trim by removing old, weak, diseased, or overly dense branches. This promotes better air circulation, encourages new growth, and reduces unnecessary nutrient consumption, helping the plants survive the winter more effectively.
For plants that are coming out of dormancy, such as poinsettias, Clivia, cyclamen, and rhododendrons, it’s time to repot and add fresh soil. These plants are beginning their growing season, so adjusting the pot size and enriching the soil with fertilizer will ensure they have enough nutrients to thrive during the flowering period around the Spring Festival.
Pest control is another critical step. After the summer heat, pests like aphids, red spider mites, and whiteflies can become active again in the fall. It’s important to treat these issues thoroughly before bringing plants indoors to prevent infestations from spreading inside your home.
In northern areas, where indoor conditions for flowering plants may be less than ideal, creating a suitable microclimate is key. Different plants have varying needs for temperature, light, and ventilation. For example, in Harbin, some people use insulated balconies with heating systems to maintain temperatures above 5°C, allowing dormant plants to survive the winter comfortably. Others make use of window sills, large windows, and plastic covers to create optimal growing environments for their plants. These strategies can significantly improve plant health and survival during the colder months.
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