Among the countless varieties and hybrids of sweet peppers, there are such as, for example, Ramiro peppers, whose popularity is literally global. And if most of the vegetables on the shelves of supermarkets are nameless, and it is almost impossible to find out about their varietal affiliation, then the name of this Ramiro pepper will certainly be on the package. And, as my experience has shown, this pepper is worth knowing about it and other gardeners. That is why this article was written.
Autumn is the busiest time. It is no longer hot, in the morning there is heavy dew. Since the earth is still warm, and foliage has already attacked from above, creating a very special microclimate in the surface layer, the mushrooms are very comfortable. Mushroom pickers are also comfortable at this time, especially in the mornings when it is cooler. It's time for both to meet. And, if not introduced to each other - get to know each other. In this article I will introduce you to exotic, little-known and not always edible mushrooms that look like corals.
If you are a busy person, but at the same time not without romance, if you have your own site and you are endowed with aesthetic taste, then explore the opportunity to purchase this wonderful ornamental shrub- Caryopteris, or Nutwing. He is also a "wing hazel", "blue fog" and "blue beard". In it, indeed, unpretentiousness and beauty are fully combined. Cariopteris reaches its decorative peak at the end of summer and autumn. It is at this time that it blooms.
Ajvar from pepper - vegetable caviar or thick vegetable sauce from bell pepper with eggplant. Peppers for this recipe are baked, and for quite a long time, then they are also stewed. Add to ajvar onion, tomatoes, eggplant. For harvesting for the winter, caviar is sterilized. This Balkan recipe is not for those who like to make preparations quickly, undercooked and underbaked - not about ajvar. In general, we approach the matter in detail. For the sauce, we choose the most ripe and meaty vegetables on the market.
Despite the simple names ("sticky" or "indoor maple") and the status of a modern substitute indoor hibiscus, abutilons - plants are far from the simplest. They grow well, bloom profusely and delight looking healthy greens only in optimal conditions. On thin leaves, any deviations from comfortable lighting or temperatures and violations in care quickly appear. To reveal the beauty of abutilons in rooms, it is worth finding the perfect place for them.
Pancakes from zucchini with parmesan and mushrooms - a delicious recipe with a photo of the available products. Ordinary squash pancakes can easily be turned into a boring dish by adding a few savory ingredients. In squash season, treat the family to vegetable fritters with forest mushrooms, it is not only very tasty, but also satisfying. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable, it is suitable for stuffing, for preparations, for main courses, and even for sweets. delicious recipes- compotes and jams are made from zucchini.
The idea of growing vegetables on the grass, under the grass and in the grass at first scares, until you feel the naturalness of the process: in nature, everything happens that way. With the obligatory participation of all soil living creatures: from bacteria and fungi to moles and toads. Each of them contributes. Traditional tillage with digging, loosening, fertilizing, fighting all those we consider pests destroys the biocenoses that have been created for centuries. Moreover, it requires high costs labor and resources.
What to do instead of a lawn? So that all this beauty does not turn yellow, does not hurt and at the same time looks like a lawn ... I hope that the smart and quick-witted reader is already smiling. After all, the answer suggests itself - if nothing is done, nothing will happen. Of course, there are several solutions that can be used, and with their help, reduce the area of the lawn, and therefore reduce the laboriousness of caring for it. I propose to consider alternatives and discuss their pros and cons.
Tomato sauce with onion and sweet pepper - thick, fragrant, with pieces of vegetables. The sauce cooks quickly and turns out thick because this recipe is with pectin. Make such preparations at the end of summer or autumn, when the vegetables have ripened under the sun in the beds. From bright, red tomatoes you get the same bright homemade ketchup. This sauce is a ready-made spaghetti dressing, and you can also just spread it on bread - very tasty. For better preservation, you can add a little vinegar.
This year I often saw a picture: among the luxurious green crown of trees and shrubs, here and there, like candles, the tops of the shoots are “burning”. This is chlorosis. Most of us know about chlorosis from school biology lessons. I remember that this is a lack of iron ... But chlorosis is an ambiguous concept. And not always lightening the foliage means a lack of iron. What is chlorosis, what our plants lack in chlorosis and how to help them, we will tell in the article.
Vegetables in Korean for the winter - delicious Korean salad with tomatoes and cucumbers. The salad is sweet and sour, spicy and slightly spicy, because it is prepared with seasoning for Korean carrots. Be sure to prepare a few jars for the winter, cold winter This healthy and fragrant snack will be very useful. For the recipe, you can use overripe cucumbers, it is better to harvest vegetables in late summer or early autumn, when they are ripe in open field under the sun.
Autumn for me is dahlias. Mine begin to bloom already in June, and all summer the neighbors look over the fence to me, reminding me that I promised them a few tubers or seeds by autumn. In September, a tart note appears in the aroma of these flowers, hinting at the approaching cold. So, it's time to start preparing plants for a long cold winter. In this article I will share my secrets autumn care for perennial dahlias and preparing them for winter storage.
To date, the efforts of breeders have bred, according to various sources, from seven to ten thousand (!) varieties of cultivated apple trees. But with their huge variety in private gardens, as a rule, only a couple of popular and beloved varieties grow. Apple trees are large trees with a spreading crown, and you cannot grow many of them in one area. But what if you try to grow columnar varieties of this crop? In this article I will talk about such varieties of apple trees.
Pinjur - Balkan eggplant caviar with sweet peppers, onions and tomatoes. Distinctive feature dishes - eggplants and peppers are first baked, then peeled and simmered for a long time in a brazier or in a saucepan with a thick bottom, adding the rest of the vegetables indicated in the recipe. The caviar is very thick, with a bright, rich taste. In my opinion, this cooking method is the best of all known. Although it is more troublesome, the result compensates for the labor costs.
Without moisture, there is no life. This is known to every person. Accordingly, no plant can exist without water. This means that the plant at any time of the year requires the necessary watering, which will be discussed in this article.
Calamus, azalea, cyperus and aloe require excessive watering
Everyone knows that each plant requires individual care, respectively, and the need for moisture is different for everyone. Plants are no exception. But even among the inveterate there are people who lose their pets due to improper watering. Before you buy any plant, you need to study the conditions of its maintenance. It is necessary to know in advance all the strengths and weak sides flower that is purchased.
There are several conditional categories indoor flowers divided by frequency and type of irrigation:
- Ornamental houseplants that require excessive watering. These include, for example, calamus, azalea, cyperus, aloe.
- Houseplants requiring abundant watering, but moisture should not stagnate. This group of plants is numerous. At the slightest drying of the soil, watering is required. Such plants include, for example, calathea, oleander, alocasia, lemon.
- There are plants that prefer moderate watering. However, it should only be done when upper layer the earth dries up a couple of centimeters. It is in this category that the majority of indoor ornamental plants:, clivia, monstera, various palms, columna, syngonium, aspidistra.
- Indoor plants with rare watering are those representatives of the flora that require water only during the growing season and growth. These flowers include, zygokatus, caladium,.
All of the above refers to the period of flowering and plant growth, that is, from April to November. In winter, all activities related to watering should be reduced by 2-3 times.
flower care
In winter, the metabolism of many plants becomes slower.
Winter is the dormant season for most indoor plants. During such a period, the intake of nutrients by any representatives of the flora is reduced, as their metabolism becomes slow. This circumstance makes it unnecessary to intensively care for plants of any kind in the winter.
Heating is turned on in apartments and houses in winter. The air becomes dry, but watering will not help to cope with such a problem. The best way out is to spray flowers, humidify the air, and periodically air. But, at the same time, it is necessary to avoid drafts and sharp cold gusts of wind.
Watering plants in winter
Frequently asked question: "How to water the flowers?" many are unsettled. Often, inexperienced flower growers break down and, seeing a slightly dried-up earth in a pot, begin to water their plants abundantly. But a lot depends on the soil.
Peat soil dries out quickly. If its top layer is 1 cm dry, then watering is required. If the soil is not peaty, then watering is necessary when the soil has dried out more than 2 cm deep. In this case, the preferences of the plant itself should be taken into account.
Often, covering the plant with a damp, clean cloth or gauze can prevent drying out. upper layers soil, maintain the necessary moisture and save the flower from death.
Most indoor flowers in winter should be watered no more than 2 times a month. Only flowering heat-loving plants require regular watering. But everyone's favorite cacti and succulents, sometimes hibernating on glazed balcony at a temperature not higher than +8 degrees, watered only a couple of times during the winter. Bulbous plants that go dormant and shed their leaves are not watered or fed at all in winter.
In winter, indoor plants need water at room temperature.
In winter, indoor plants are watered only with water heated to room temperature, that is, not lower than +17 degrees. To do this, the water from the tap is defended for several hours, pouring it into containers, allowing it to warm up. Watering is done under the root.
Many tropical tender plants, such as arrowroot, selaginella, must be sprayed with a spray bottle in winter. These representatives of the flora are accustomed to moisture and high humidity, while they do not tolerate intensive watering.
There is special rule watering plants: in summer they are watered in the evening, in winter - watering in the morning.
How to water plants in the winter, you can learn from the following video story:
Signs of doom
It is impossible to pour and pour flowers, this will lead to death. The main signs and indicators of the "bay" of the plant are the following signs:
- Drying, yellowing of leaves with wet soil
- The appearance of putrefactive areas on the plant
- The appearance of mold on the leaves and flowers, stems and roots of the plant
- leaf fall
It is difficult to save such a plant, but it is possible. To do this, the flower is completely removed from the pot along with the root earthen clod. The plant is dried for 2-4 days and then planted again in a pot. If the roots are rotten, they are removed by cutting to a healthy place.
Adhering to the basic rules for watering and caring for indoor plants at any time, you can extend for long years the life of your favorite flowers. Give them a little care and attention, and they will thank you with their beauty, originality, eternal youth and amazing colors.
Attention, super FLY!
Winter care for indoor plants
With me, when outside the window only White color and besides, it’s cold, we are especially happy about indoor plants, which, with their bright colors, remind us of a warm and comfortable summer.
However, in order for the plants to really please, you need to know the rules for winter care for indoor flowers, because autumn and winter are considered a critical period in their life. It is at this time that many plants stop intensive growth and a state of dormancy sets in. Low temperatures outside the windows, drafts, dry air, lack of light - that's all that worries an amateur grower. How to save indoor flowers in winter?
We equip the window sill
On cold days, the air temperature near the window glass is often +5, and ice can even form on its lower edge. This means that the window sill should be insulated without prejudice to the plant in natural light, which is already scarce.
In severe frosts, use tape to hang the window plastic wrap. Under the frame itself, place a roll of several newspapers or a foam roller wrapped in film. Insulate the window sills with foam plates, on which you place the pots in pallets.
Move heat-loving plant species to warmer places, or place them in hanging baskets. Balsams, begonias, saintpaulias, gloxinias, echinanthus do not tolerate cold; ferns, aloe, and euphorbia are also not cold-resistant.
More tolerant of low temperatures are chrysanthemums, geraniums, some bulbous plants wintering Petunias, withstanding cold snaps of up to 5-7 degrees.
To raise the room temperature during severe frosts remove all coverings from the radiators of central heating, raise the curtains, put reflectors behind the radiators - plates of special foil or just a large mirror.
Remove the excessive dryness of the air that occurs in these cases by frequent spraying of the plants, and wipe the leaves on large-sized plants. 
Ventilation and indoor plants
Air ventilation is necessary not only for people, but also for plants. However, the combination of severe frosts outside the window and the open window is very risky. Therefore, place the flowers on the windowsill so that a stream of cold air does not fall on them in any way.
Pots can stand safely on the side of the window if you cover them with a shield of paper or film for the time of ventilation.
If, for some reason, your flower is frozen, then give it a whole cold shower - and it can move away. If the process is irreversible, then cut off the entire plant or its individual frozen parts.
Winter care for indoor plants: 6 rules
How to properly care for indoor flowers in winter? More watering - many housewives think, because in winter the heating works in the apartments and the air becomes dry. But is it true?
Every day, the living conditions for indoor plants are deteriorating, as the days are getting shorter and sunlight is no longer enough. The nights are getting colder, the heaters completely change the microclimate in the room, due to which the plants do not have enough moisture, and as a result they begin to experience discomfort.
1. Winter watering and spraying
If the plants are in the back of the room, where it is hot, then the soil in the pot dries quickly, you will have to water more often. If they hibernate on the windowsill, where it is cooler, the earth remains damp for a long time and it is necessary to water less often.
To prevent stretching and yellowing of the leaves, in winter the plants need to be allowed to rest, suspending their growth. They need to be watered less often, only as a last resort, when the earth begins to dry out. But at the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the spraying, otherwise the tips of the leaves will begin to wither, which over time can lead to death. Also loosen the surface of the earth more often so that air penetrates to the roots. No wonder this method is called “dry watering”.
Some types of plants, such as violets, are not recommended to be sprayed, as the leaves will begin to rot. They should be placed on a pallet containing constantly wet expanded clay or pebbles.
Cacti and other succulents are hardly watered in winter. Ornamental plants in winter still need moderate watering in winter, as the top layer of the earth dries up. In flowering plants, the soil, even in winter, should be kept slightly moist. Only especially moisture-loving plants(azalea, calamus, cyperus) need waterlogging all year round.
2. Retirement
There are types of green pets that need to be retired in winter time, for example, cacti, for this, watering should be gradually reduced, and fertilizers should not be applied at all.
3. Plant nutrition and lighting
All plants that do not show signs of active growth should not be fed at all: minerals are poorly digested - they will saline the soil and can even kill the roots. Those that actively grow all year round (this is especially true for large-sized plants - monstera, ficus, palm trees, hibiscus) can be fertilized, but less often than in spring and summer, about 1 time per month.
Plants in winter are best placed closer to window glass. You can also provide additional lighting with fluorescent lamps. It is recommended to feed the plants from November to February about once a month. The dose indicated on the package is reduced by half in winter.
Houseplants that bloom in autumn or winter should be fed regularly. These plants include eucharis, calla lilies and cyclamens. It is desirable to give preference to granular dressings. You should take care of the lighting, because for the appearance of flowers in flowering plants you need a lot of light. 
4. Pest control
Do not forget about pests, even in the winter months they actively multiply, which is facilitated by too dry air in the apartment. It is advisable to inspect all plants regularly, remove flowers and leaves that have withered.
Pests are primarily fungal and bacterial rot. Favorable for the development of fungi low temperature. If it is cold on the window, the earth in pots dries out for a long time - conditions for fungal microflora arise, the risk of root damage increases. This is especially true for succulents (cacti, mesembryanthemums), doves (stapels) and euphorbia. Control measures:
- do not water plants with wet soil;
- water succulents when the stems or leaves begin to wither - once every 2-3 weeks or less;
- do not water cacti and lithops at all.
5. Comfort and hygiene
Leaves should be wiped regularly if dust has accumulated on them and if the size of the leaves allows this. Small indoor plants are recommended to be washed in the shower, after covering the ground with a film. Remember that all green pets are afraid of sudden drops in temperature and drafts.
6. Transplant
In winter, it is best to avoid it. Plants are at rest - in this phase life cycle attempts at reproduction and transplantation will not meet with "understanding" from them. A transplant for health reasons, when the plant is very sick (for example, the roots have rotted from excessive watering), is necessary in any season.
The end of winter is the most favorable time for active transplantation of indoor plants. Duration increases daylight hours the plants start to grow again. They actively form new roots, so it is during this period that it is easier for them to get used to a new landing site. However, it should be transplanted if the plant has become too crowded in the old pot. Carefully remove the plant from the pot. If there is a strong interlacing of the roots, then a transplant is necessary.
Winter is in full swing with short days, low light, too dry air for indoor plants. In December, a humidifier is especially relevant in order to somehow increase its humidity. It's time to create a New Year's red-green composition of red amaryllis, poinsettias, ardisias and plants with dark green leaves. In mid-December, seeds can be planted exotic fruits (date palm or citrus) in a mini-greenhouse.
Be sure to heat up tap water before watering! If you put pots with plants nearby, then in order for them to be lighter, do not move them close to each other. Let the air between them pass freely. Regularly remove yellowed or dry leaves, cut off overgrown or too weakened shoots so that the plants always remain beautiful.
Once a month, you can shine on dense leaves with a special aerosol. In the middle of the day, ventilate the room by rearranging the plants first so as not to freeze them. Increase the humidity of the air, but do not wet the leaves too much. If flower bulbs have sprouted, place them closer to the light. At night, lower the temperature in the room a little, giving the plants a little respite.
January
At this time, most plants "sleep" in vegetative dormancy. Water them less often, reduce the amount of water for each watering. The earth between two waterings must necessarily dry out, 15 minutes after watering, always pour water out of the pan.
Water cacti and succulents in January every 12-13 days in warm room and every 20 days in cool. It is better to use botanical scissors or a mini pruner to trim dry shoots. Shorten the stems if they are too long due to lack of light.
Cut off dry or brownish ends on the leaves, but do not damage the green part of the leaf - then the plant will begin to deteriorate.
Increase the humidity in the house, spray soft and slightly warm water plant leaves. Place all pots side by side on a layer of expanded clay placed in a small amount of water. This is how you reduce the negative impact central heating. Ventilate the room without leaving the plants in the draft. Fertilize plants that are about to bloom. Spray regularly flowering plants but do not wet the flowers.
February
Houseplants are starting to wake up from their winter hibernation. It's time to put them in order, sweep the earth and pots. Use a warm, damp sponge to remove pore-clogging dust from dense large leaves. small leaves rinse under the shower. Brush dust off cacti, succulents, and hairy-leaved plants.
Spray the leaves indoor palms, especially plentiful from the inside out to prevent the Reds from attacking them spider mites. Leaves should dry before dark. Polish the fleshy leaves of ficus rubber, monstera and philodendron.
Prepare in advance for spring planting. Let the necessary tubs or pots, substrates, expanded clay for drainage, supports, pallets and fertilizers be purchased. Manually remove the worms, cut off the dried branches that have suffered from powdery mildew. In February, you can buy azaleas, cyclamens and primroses. They will bloom longer if you move them to a cool room at night.
Reduce the power of heaters at night: this way the plants will feel better. Do not spray the velvet leaves of saintpaulia and begonias. Rotate flower pots for even illumination. Gradually increase watering. The most moisture-loving plants in February should receive water twice a week.
Gradually resume active watering of cacti and succulents. Use non-calcareous water for watering gardenias, azaleas, and ferns.
Divide the bushes during transplantation if they become crowded in a pot. Ventilate the room regularly, but still protect the plants from cold drafts, from a sharp drop in temperature. At climbing plants cut off the bald stems and substitute a support for the longest shoots.
With the advent of the autumn period, daylight hours decrease, and many indoor plants begin to experience a lack of light. And because of work heating appliances the air in the room dries up, which also adversely affects the plants. If flowers enter a dormant phase in winter, usually lasting from November to April, adverse external factors are tolerated quite easily. But if plants continue to grow in winter, good growth and only competent care will ensure their development.
Sleeping plants need only a cool room and occasional watering, while other indoor flowers require more complex care.
Sleeping indoor flower stops growth, sometimes sheds leaves, begins to store nutrients and build up strength for next season. If you do not create conditions for dormancy for plants, next year they will not bloom, and decorative leafy forms will lose their external attractiveness for a long time.
Indoor flowers for the winter period are prepared gradually:
- stop fertilizing;
- reduce watering;
- transfer flowers to a cool room (insulated balcony, unheated room), freely place them so that they do not interfere with each other;
- if the window sills are cold in the room where the flowers will sleep, put foam or a blanket under the pots.
Caring for indoor plants on the eve of winter includes mandatory processing antifungal agents and preparations against insect pests.
- From pests. Carry out the treatment with insecticidal and acaricidal agents. Acaricides ("Aktellik", "Akarin") are best used in the fight against aphids, mites and thrips. And it is better to get rid of scale insects and worms with the help of the drug "Confidor". If there are few insects, instead of chemicals, you can use a soap solution (5 g of crushed laundry soap per 1 liter of water). Processing is carried out three times with a five-day break.
- from fungal diseases. Plants are treated with fungicides containing sulfur or copper ("Fundazol", "Benlat", "Oksihom").
Treatment of plants before winter is mandatory, regardless of whether they are sick or not.
Before treatment with drugs, all dry and damaged leaves are removed from the plant.
Tuber preparation
Watering tuberous plants (calla, gloxinia, caladium) is stopped after the death of all leaves. The tubers are removed from the pot and dried. Dry roots and rotten rhizomes are removed, the wounds are sprinkled with powdered charcoal. Then the tubers are wrapped in sphagnum moss, left in a dark, cool place until spring.
Winter care for indoor flowers
If it is not possible to arrange a rest for the flowers, then throughout winter period they need to provide suitable conditions for normal growth and development. In this case, the main care for indoor flowers in winter is to provide additional lighting and maintain high humidity in the room.
Lighting
If the flowers are at rest in winter, they have enough natural light. But if they do not rest, in the morning and evening for several hours you need to additionally illuminate the plants. You can provide illumination using a fluorescent or phytolamp fixed from the plant at a height:
- 55–60 cm - for shade-loving species;
- 20–25 cm - for light-loving specimens.
If the room is lit naturally, then artificial lighting it takes no longer than 5-6 hours a day. In rooms without windows, where they do not penetrate at all Sun rays, the lamps should work up to 13-14 hours a day.
The shorter the daylight hours, the longer the artificial lighting lamps should work.
Temperature
The temperature requirements for each type are individual. According to the temperature regime, which plants prefer, they are divided into four groups:
- love warmth (afelandra, a coffee tree, Calathea);
- need moderate temperature(cyclamen, fatsia, asparagus, agave);
- should winter in cool conditions (hydrangea, fuchsia, pelargonium, many cacti and conifers);
- adapt to any temperature regime (aloe, ivy, tradescantia, clivia, alocasia).
Humidity
In rooms with working heaters, the air becomes excessively dry, which is why many plants suffer in winter. There are several ways to increase the humidity level:
- place containers with water near the plants;
- spray flowers daily;
- put flower pots in pallets filled with a wet substrate (moss, expanded clay, pebbles);
- hang wet towels on batteries;
- use a special humidifier.
Watering
When watering, it is important to adhere to the following rules:
- avoid sudden transitions from drought to an abundance of moisture;
- use water at room temperature, not cold;
- do not leave excess water in the pan for a long time (otherwise the roots will rot).
If cacti are kept at temperatures below 14 ° C in winter, they can not be watered from November to May.
The frequency of watering depends on the type of plant:
- in species with a high need for moisture, the soil must be constantly moistened (sedge, papyrus, taro, cyperus and other plants that naturally grow along the banks of rivers and lakes, in swampy areas);
- species with a moderate need for moisture are watered when the soil dries to a depth of 2-3 cm (citrus, ficus, palm, tradescantia, monstera, fern and many others);
- species with a low need for moisture are watered only after the soil in the pot has completely dried (cacti, jade, aloe, kalanchoe, pelargonium, euphorbia, agave, hoya).
If, with regular watering, the leaves wither and fall, it is felt bad smell coming from the ground, the flower was waterlogged.
Plants that bloom in winter
With the advent of cold weather, the dormant phase occurs for many plants, but not for all. There are indoor plants that bloom in winter. Most of the species in this group are native to tropical and subtropical regions. There, summer falls in our winter months, so some tropical specimens in our regions bloom in winter. Another reason for winter flowering is the shift in development phases and artificial stimulation.
The most popular winter-flowering plants among flower growers are the following types.
- Bulbous. Daffodils, snowdrops, crocuses, hyacinths and other varieties in room culture grown by forcing to achieve flowering by a certain date. Among the bulbous species, there is an exclusively indoor plant that also blooms in winter - this is hippeastrum.
- Decembrist (otherwise Christmas). This representative of cacti blooms the day before new year holidays, and the flowering phase ends at the end of February. Decembrist flowers are painted in various shades: red, crimson, fuchsia, pink.
- Poinsettia (otherwise the most beautiful spurge, euphorbia). The plant called the Christmas star is poisonous, like all spurges. Euphorbia flowers themselves are small and inconspicuous, almost invisible. But the upper bracts form a rosette, which really resembles a star in shape. Traditionally, the bracts had a red color, but now many varieties have been bred with bracts of pink, white, lilac, light green, lemon hues.
- Azalea (room rhododendron). These are the most luxurious plants that resemble a flower cloud in winter. Indoor rhododendrons are presented as compact bushes, and more large forms. Simple, semi-double or double flowers of white, lilac, lilac, pink or red color are collected in inflorescences of various structures.
- Camellia ( japanese rose). Quite capricious, but long-blooming compact shrub. Beautiful white, pink or red flowers harmoniously complement the rich green foliage from November to May.
- Cyclamen. One of the few, he feels great on the northern windows and in cool rooms. Light white, pink, red or purple flowers, resembling fluttering butterflies, appear on the plant from October to March.
The duration of flowering of cyclamen depends on temperature regime: during this period, the room temperature should be maintained at 12-18 ° C.
Winter plants are very fastidious and demanding. They, like other indoor flowers, need a dormant phase, it just does not coincide in time, it falls on the summer months. Only by providing optimal illumination, temperature, watering and humidity, you can wait for flowering in winter.
Almost everyone blooming in winter plants need to be cool. In heat, the duration of flowering decreases, or the buds do not bloom at all. In addition to temperature, it is important to maintain high humidity - after all, the operation of heating devices dries out the air, which adversely affects the condition of the plants. It also needs light to bloom. Natural light in winter is not enough for flowering specimens, so additional artificial lighting will be required.
Indoor plants in winter need to be properly looked after, regardless of whether they are sleeping, continuing to grow or bloom. Only an attentive attitude and the creation of optimal conditions of detention will ensure good growth and abundant flowering, preserve the decorative effect of indoor plants, minimize the risks of damage various diseases or pests.
Indoor flower in winter
Winter, beautiful snowy landscapes outside the window, and the apartment is warm and cozy. We are already overwhelmed with the expectation of the New Year, and in the pre-holiday chores, we can easily forget about our green pets, mechanically limiting ourselves to daily watering. But a person is much more unpretentious than indoor plants, and if for us the winter microclimate of an apartment resembles a summer one, then for indoor flowers it is a serious test. are at serious risk. Poor tightness of glass in the window, short-term daily ventilation, and even central heating batteries, which undoubtedly save all life in the apartment with heat, can also destroy indoor flowers. And the fault in this will not be theirs, but amateur gardeners who will not respond in time to the change in the microclimate in the house.
I was inspired to write this article own experience, I almost ruined my husband's favorite delicacy monstera. Despite daily spraying and the fact that the bedside table with the flower was at least a meter away from the radiator, spots began to appear on its leaves. Brown from excessive dryness of the air. Moving the monstera to the other side of the room saved the flower, but the bottom two leaves had to be removed, which could have been easily avoided if I had prepared the houseplants in time for the winter period.
Indoor plants in winter - where to expect danger.
Indoor plants in winter can be endangered, both from natural change climatic conditions, and through the fault of improper winter care on the part of an amateur gardener. The winter period begins for indoor plants from November, when daylight hours begin to sharply decrease and daily temperature drops increase. There are no unambiguous recipes for how home flowers survive the winter period, because all gardeners different conditions content, and different types plants. Houseplants according to their behavior in winter can be divided into the following groups:
- shedding leaves in ,
- requiring a rest period
- not requiring a period of rest,
- blooming in winter.
Indoor plants that completely shed their foliage during the winter dormant period.
Such indoor plants require a minimum of attention in winter. With the onset of the winter period, we stop feeding and watering them. After the foliage has dried, we cut it off, leaving the stems a few centimeters long. We transfer the pots to cool, dark place for the entire rest period. In a city apartment can be placed under the bath. Water every few weeks to preserve the root system. Since the air in the apartment is drier and warmer than necessary, we wrap each pot in a bag to maintain humidity. With the onset of the warm spring months, we take the flowers to a bright place and resume watering and top dressing.
General rules for caring for indoor flowers in winter.
Consider what threatens indoor plants in winter, which retain their foliage and tips for eliminating them:
- Heating system that significantly dries room air. Ideally, it is better to move the plants away from the batteries, but in a cramped city apartment, this is not always possible. To avoid negative consequences, you need to spray flowers more often, or purchase humidifiers for the apartment. But it is much more effective to place flower pots on periodically moistened pallets with pebbles, expanded clay and natural moss. You can also tighten the window sills on the side of the batteries with a film to a height of 2/3 of the plants, which will damage decorative look apartments, but if the room is not residential, then the option is effective.
- Winter drafts. They can be so insignificant or short-lived that at other times of the year they would only refresh our plantings. The best solution will remove flowers from the line of drafts: window-window, window-door and from window sills that open for ventilation. If it is not possible to relocate all the plants, then transfer those that are in heavy pots, and remove others only for the time of airing. In any case, the windows must be prepared for the winter with the help of insulation materials.
- Check the window sill temperature. You remember that for the development and rooting of flowers, an increased temperature of the soil in the pot is necessary. Accordingly, cold stone or concrete window sills can lead to illness and death of the root system of flowers. The solution to the problem is to relocate indoor flowers or make wooden or foam coasters.
Indoor plants in winter that require a dormant period.
To help successfully overwinter houseplants that retain foliage but rest during the cold months, the following rules should be followed:
- Completely stop feeding flowers before the start of active growth.
- Limit watering to a minimum. The compost should dry at least 1 cm from the surface.
- Transfer the plants to a room with a temperature lowered by 5˚С from the recommended air temperature.
Winter conditions for plants that do not require a dormant period.
For such plants, all conditions must correspond to the value - moderately. They will not die from worsening conditions, but they can get sick and lose their decorative appearance. For example, if you do not limit feeding and watering, the flower can continue the active growth phase. But under conditions of limited light time, it will actively reach for the light, which is why its internodes will stretch out disproportionately, the branches will form thin, and the leaves will fade. Without additional supports, the flower can simply break off.
Houseplants blooming in winter.
An indoor flower blooming in winter is undoubtedly the delight of a florist, a sign of his talent, patience and love. To achieve flowering, we must carefully study and recreate optimal conditions. High-quality and corresponding to the type of top dressing, regular watering, strict thermal regime and additional phyto-illumination will help you achieve your goal. Do not forget that winter flowers very whimsical. It is often necessary to start forcing them long before the flowering period, but everything is in your hands. The main thing is not to forget that indoor plants require winter special attention and extra care.
Updated: February 23, 2016 by: Elena
