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, including those on windowsills and balconies, indoors promptly. If left outside, delicate flowers and plants may suffer from frost damage or even freeze to death. To ensure your indoor plants survive the winter, there are several key steps you should take before moving them inside.
First, pruning is essential for plants like roses, jasmine, hibiscus, chrysanthemums, and pomegranates that enter dormancy during winter. Before bringing them indoors, 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, setting a solid foundation for healthy winter survival.
Next, if you're bringing in plants such as poinsettias, Clivia, cyclamen, and rhododendrons, which are emerging from dormancy, it's important to repot them and add fresh soil. This helps provide the necessary nutrients for their upcoming flowering period, especially around the Spring Festival. Make sure to also apply fertilizer appropriately to support their growth.
In addition, check for pests. After the summer heat, insects like aphids, red spider mites, and whiteflies can become more active in the fall. It's critical to treat any infestations thoroughly before bringing plants indoors to prevent them from spreading inside your home.
Lastly, improving the indoor growing environment is vital, especially in colder northern areas where indoor conditions may not be ideal for flowering plants. Different plants have varying needs in terms of temperature, light, and ventilation. Try to create a "microclimate" that suits each plant’s requirements. In places like Harbin, some people use heated balconies or insulated spaces where the temperature stays above 5°C, allowing dormant plants to survive comfortably. Others make use of window sills, large windows, or even plastic sheeting to create a more favorable growing environment. These thoughtful measures can greatly enhance the health and vitality of your indoor plants throughout the winter.
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