In the cold period of the year, the difficulties that crop growers face are associated mainly with a short light day, dry air. At this time, the plants are in a phase of sleep, so that the conditions for growing flowers in winter are different.
How to care for flowers in winter?
Consider several important rules of care that apply to virtually all plant species.
- How often do you water the flowers in winter? During this period, the flowers rest, and their growth slows down. Accordingly, they need much less moisture. Be sure to loosen the ground so that there is free air access to the roots. Virtually all the flowers are watered, as soon as the top layer of the coma dries. It is often impossible to water flowers in winter, as this can lead to decay of roots.
- An important factor in caring for indoor flowers in winter is lighting. Sometimes a window sill is not a good solution for some flowers, because the warm air flows strongly dry the leaves, and there is not enough light for a long time. The backlight for flowers in the winter in the case of tropical plants should last up to 14 hours a day, the rest can simply be lightened. Be sure to install the lights at a distance of 20 cm from the topmost sheet on the flower. Consider that in the process you will have to change the location of either the lamp or the flower so that it receives light from all sides.
- The most difficult moment in the care of indoor plants in the winter concerns protection against drying out. If you have no other place besides the windowsill, try to increase the humidity in all ways. Arrange the bowls with water, pour water into the pan and pour the expanded clay.
- Top dressing of indoor plants in winter is necessary, but its dose should be half of what you give in the spring-summer period. Apply fertilizer only once a month. there is
special ready-made preparations designed specifically for the winter period. When caring for indoor flowers in winter, do not apply too much fertilizer. This can lead to the opposite effect. The plant will not only stop growing actively, but may completely discard the leaves or buds. - In the last month of winter, try to devote more time to caring for indoor plants. At this time, a gradual awakening begins and you can start to bring your flowers in order. You can update the pots and the ground in them, often arrange a warm shower for the flowers and flush the leaves with dust. Watering gradually increases and flowers are being prepared for transplantation.