How do epiphyllums survive the winter? Is watering appropriate in the morning or evening?

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1. How to spend the winter

2. Is it appropriate to water in the morning or at night?

Epiphyllum likes a warm environment. When winter comes, it should be placed inside the house and the indoor temperature should be controlled to keep it at about 13 degrees Celsius. It also absorbs a lot of light, so it should be placed in a well-lit and sunny place. Fertilizer should be applied once before winter, but no fertilizer is needed after winter. Watering is usually done in the morning. In summer, watering is mostly done in the morning and afternoon. In winter, watering is done at noon.

1. How to survive the winter

1. Temperature: Epiphyllum is a plant that likes to grow in a warm environment. In winter, it should be placed inside the house to spend the winter. The indoor temperature should also be Keep it at about 13 degrees Celsius. Low temperatures will affect the growth of epiphyllum.

2. Sunshine: It also has a high demand for light. It is large, so it should be placed in a sunny place. In a place with good light, it will absorb more light, which is also very beneficial to Epiphyllum over the winter.

3. Fertilization: Fertilizer should be applied once before winter. There is no need to fertilize after winter.

2. Is watering suitable in the morning or at night

When watering it, it is usually in the morning. When watering at night, water is easy to accumulate in the pot, which can easily cause root rot. Before watering, put the water in the pot to dry out to increase the oxygen content of the water, and then pour the water from the edge of the pot into the soil to avoid water spraying on the leaves.

During summer maintenance, watering should be done in the morning or afternoon, and in winter, it should be watered at noon. Otherwise, if the water temperature is too low, it will increase the chance of frostbite. The amount of watering should be adjusted according to the growth period. When watering, it should be watered thoroughly without water accumulation.

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