How to care for periwinkle in winter and what to do if the leaves turn yellow

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1. How to maintain in winter

2. What to do if the leaves turn yellow

The temperature in winter is too low and periwinkle is not cold-tolerant. It must be moved indoors in time and the temperature should be controlled above 10 degrees. It likes light, and the light is very soft in winter, so it needs more sun. This can increase the temperature and encourage it to accumulate more nutrients, which will help it survive the winter. In addition, attention should also be paid to water and fertilizer management. Growth is slow in winter and requires less water. Water must be controlled and watered only if it is dry. Just fertilize once before winter, and then stop fertilizing to avoid fertilizer damage.

1. How to maintain it in winter

1. Enter the house in time: Periwinkle is not cold-tolerant and needs to be moved indoors after the temperature cools down in winter. It is easy to get frostbite if left outdoors. After moving indoors, you should also pay attention to temperature control. The temperature should be maintained above 10 degrees so that you can survive the winter safely.

2. Increase light: It likes sunlight itself , the light in winter is very mild, and it should be placed in a bright place to let it get more sun. Only with enough light can it carry out photosynthesis better, accumulate more nutrients, and increase the temperature of the plant itself to help survive the winter.

3. Water and fertilizer management: Growth slows down in winter. The need for water and fertilizer will become lower, so water and fertilizer must be controlled. Do not water until the soil is dry. Watering should be done at noon. Long-acting fertilizer should be applied once before winter, and then stopped after winter.

2. What to do if the leaves turn yellow

The yellowing of its leaves is usually caused by three reasons. First, the soil is not suitable and it prefers slightly acidic soil. If the soil is too alkaline, it will hinder normal growth and prone to yellow leaves. The pot soil should be replaced as soon as possible. The second is to water too much. The water will hinder the normal breathing of the root system. Over time, the roots will rot and yellow leaves will appear. The amount of water should be reduced and the soil should be loosened and ventilated. The third is the lack of fertilizer. The amount of fertilizer required during the growing season is relatively large. Lack of fertilizer and nutrients will cause yellow leaves, so timely fertilization is required.

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