Can plum blossoms survive the winter outdoors? How do northern potted plum blossoms survive the wint

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1. Can I spend the winter outdoors?

2. How to spend the winter in the north

Plum blossoms originally grew in the south, where they can spend the winter outdoors, so the winter temperature is generally not lower than 0℃. However, in the north, the winter is colder, so they often have to be moved indoors. In addition, in order for it to survive the cold winter better, it needs to be illuminated to ensure no less than 6 hours a day. The amount of water should be controlled every day, do not water too much, and do not apply fertilizer. You can also prune appropriately to reduce nutrient loss.

1. Can you spend the winter outdoors

Plum blossoms are not very cold-resistant and can usually tolerate temperatures as low as 0°C. If the outdoor ambient temperature is higher than 0°C, you can put it outdoors. However, if the temperature is lower than 0°C, the plant will be easily frostbitten, which will not only affect its growth, but may also freeze to death. Therefore, they usually cannot be kept outdoors in the north and need to be moved indoors in time before winter.

2. How to spend the winter in the north

1. Move to the greenhouse: Although plum blossoms are said to be cold-resistant, they can only adapt to the winter in the south. In the north, when the temperature reaches below zero, they will still suffer frostbite. Therefore, in the north, it must be moved to a greenhouse in winter to ensure its normal growth.

2. Enhance lighting: In addition to ensuring that the temperature is suitable, Provide sufficient light to the plum blossom, which is also conducive to its growth. Especially in winter, be sure to let it bask in the sun frequently, with no less than 6 hours of sunlight a day.

3. Reduce watering: Due to the low temperature in winter, the growth of plum blossoms slows down and the demand for water is not strong, so watering needs to be controlled. Generally, waiting until the soil is dry before watering can keep it in a dry state to prevent too much water from affecting growth.

4. Stop fertilizing: The same reason as controlling watering , do not fertilize plum blossoms in winter, otherwise it will cause fertilizer accumulation, which will easily cause fertilizer damage in spring. However, you can apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once before winter, which can help the plants survive the winter.

5. Appropriate pruning: In order to reduce the consumption of nutrients in winter, you can prune the branches of plum blossoms before winter. Weak and diseased branches can also be cut off, and leggy branches can also be cut off to allow them to have enough growth. Nutrients to cope with the low temperature attack in winter.

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