Clematis watering in winter

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1. Watering in winter

2. How to spend the winter

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Water clematis appropriately in winter. You can put your fingers into the soil 4-5 cm. If it feels dry, you need to water it. If the pot soil is relatively moist, do not water. In addition, if you want to survive the winter safely, you need to provide sufficient light and suitable temperature. Add organic fertilizer and bone meal to the potting soil as base fertilizer, and prune the branches and leaves in late winter.

1. Watering in winter

1. Watering in winter

Clematis is very sensitive to moisture. If you water it too much, it will easily drown the roots, but insufficient water will also be detrimental to its growth. When watering in winter, the amount of water should be controlled to keep the substrate moist, but there should be no stagnant water. You can insert your fingers into the soil about 4-5 cm. If it feels moist, don't water it.

2. How to survive the winter

1. Light: The growth of clematis is inseparable from sufficient light. Especially in winter, the sunlight is relatively soft and will not burn the plants. You can place it in a sunny place all day long, with no less than 6 hours of sunlight per day.

2. Temperature: Clematis has Strong cold resistance, but some varieties are more afraid of low temperatures. Among them, the evergreen series and F series are prone to frostbite in winter. Choose to put them in a warm place, or put a plastic bag on the top to keep them warm.

3. Fertilization: Clematis can also be fertilized in winter, but it is only suitable to add base fertilizer. Dig out some of the top soil, mix it with organic fertilizer and bone meal, and then cover it with potting soil. This will provide a continuous supply of nutrients, helping it grow and bloom.

4. Pruning: Clematis in Pruning is required in late winter. Large flowers should be pruned lightly to keep the overall structure unchanged, and cut off some branches that are too long. Late-flowering plants should be pruned again, and most of the branches and leaves should be cut off to allow them to germinate again. For early-flowering ones, just cut off dead and weak branches.

2. How to spend the winter

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