Succulent plants require special care in winter to survive safely. Here are some key maintenance suggestions: 1. Control watering
1. Reduce watering amount and frequency: Succulent plants grow slowly in winter and require less water accordingly. The amount and frequency of watering should be reduced to avoid excessive soil moisture causing root rot. Generally speaking, watering once a week or less depends on the variety of succulent plants and local climate conditions.
2. Pay attention to water temperature: When watering, it is best to use warm water close to room temperature and avoid direct watering with cold water to prevent frostbite of the roots of succulent plants. 2、 Maintain temperature
1. Avoid exposure to extreme cold and cold winds: Succulent plants are sensitive to low temperatures and should be protected from direct exposure to extreme cold and cold winds. Succulent plants can be placed in a room with stable indoor temperature, away from windows and doorways, to prevent exposure to cold air.
2. Covering with insulation material: In northern regions, plastic film can be placed on top of succulent plants, and a layer of cotton quilt or blanket can be added on top of the plastic film. In the southern region, if the temperature is low, insulation materials can also be appropriately covered. 3、 Adequate lighting
1. Placed in a sunny place: Succulent plants require sufficient light to grow normally, especially in winter when the light is relatively weak. Succulent plants can be placed indoors by sunny windows or illuminated by plant lights.
2. Avoid excessive pursuit of coloring: Some succulent plant enthusiasts will move their succulent plants outdoors for winter maintenance in order to achieve the coloring effect caused by large temperature differences. However, this practice is particularly dangerous in the southern regions, as the humidity is high and the actual temperature may be lower than the weather forecast. In winter, try to avoid moving succulent plants outdoors for maintenance. 4、 Stop fertilizing
1. Reduce fertilizer usage: Winter is a season when succulent plants grow slowly, so frequent fertilization is not necessary. Fertilizer application can be stopped or the amount of fertilizer used can be reduced to a minimum.
2. Avoid overnutrition: Overfertilization may lead to root problems and symptoms of overnutrition, which are detrimental to the growth of succulent plants. 5、 Pay attention to ventilation and pest control
1. Maintain proper ventilation: Maintaining proper ventilation helps prevent pests and diseases, while also reducing humidity. Avoid placing succulent plants in damp and oxygen deficient environments, and try to allow air circulation as much as possible.
2. Regular inspection and prevention: Winter is the season when succulent plants are prone to pests and diseases because their immunity is weaker. Regularly inspect the leaves and stems of succulent plants. If yellowing, shedding, or signs of pest infestation are found, appropriate measures should be taken in a timely manner for prevention and control. 6、 Avoid frequent movement
1. Adapting to the environment: Once succulent plants adapt to their location, they will experience pressure from changes in the environment. Try to avoid moving succulent plants frequently in winter to avoid affecting their normal growth and dormancy.
The maintenance of succulent plants in winter requires comprehensive consideration of watering, temperature, light, fertilization, ventilation, pest control, and avoiding frequent movement. Only by doing these tasks well can succulent plants safely survive the winter and maintain good growth conditions.