Thanks to this spice, domestic plants will buoy all winter, even cacti will bloom.

Winter is a difficult period for plants. Days are getting shorter and daylight is sorely lacking. And because of the included heating, the humidity decreases, which can also adversely affect your green household. Indoor plants in winter require special care.



And today's edition. "Site" It will tell you what to do in the winter.

Of course, you need to take into account that there are different types of plants. First, let’s talk about those that do not grow or bloom in winter. The best thing you can do for them is to keep them quiet until spring. To do this, they need to be gradually transferred to the winter mode. First, you need to treat plants from infections and pests so that they do not wither during the winter.

It is important to understand that if plants continue to grow, then by spring they will simply refuse to bloom. Therefore, after careful processing, stop any feeding and reduce watering. Then move the plants to an unheated room. Place the plants so that air circulates freely between them. If the window sill where they will winter is too cold, put thermomats under the pots.



How to water indoor plants in winter The main part of winter care is watering. Most plants belong to those whose need for moisture at rest is moderate. These are palm, ficus, chlorophytum, citrus fruits, monstera, spatiphyllum and others. They need to be watered only when the soil has dried by about 3 centimeters.

But succulents, cacti and the like practically do not need watering. They should be watered only when the soil is completely dry. Cacti, for example, can not be watered from November to May.



It is best to make a schedule of watering plants and follow it clearly. It is best to send flowers under a warm shower in the bathroom. After that, let the water drain and only then return the pots to their place. Not only will you moisten the soil, but you'll also be able to do a little revision. For example, see if the leaves have traces of infections or parasites. And clean the leaves of the dust.



We have already said that in winter it is better to leave the plants alone. They do not need additional feeding. However, there are plants that are just beginning in winter. These people will definitely need fertilizer before the winter. It turns out that an ordinary spice can serve as an excellent feeding.



If you like homemade and safe fertilizer, then you just need cinnamon. To do this, you need to prepare a solution. Take a liter of water and mix it with a tablespoon of cinnamon. Insist the solution for a day. After that, pour a tablespoon of this mixture into each pot. Just keep in mind that this is a very powerful feeding, do not use it more than once a month.

The same fertilizer can be used at any time of the year. If you feed them cacti in the spring, they will bloom violently. Cinnamon can also be used as a means of prevention. It is enough once a month to sprinkle the surface of the earth in a pot of cinnamon. So the plants will be protected from various infections.



As you can see, plants do not have much trouble even in winter. You just need to take a little care of their comfort. Keep in mind that each flower has its own characteristics. Therefore, it is better to know what a particular plant needs in a cold period. With accurate information, your houseplants will feel comfortable in winter to bloom on time.