How to grow cold water flowers in winter and what to do if the edges of leaves turn black

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1. How to grow cold water flowers in winter

2. What to do if the edges of cold water flower leaves turn black

In winter, attention should be paid to providing a warm growth environment for cold water flowers and keeping the temperature above 5°C. You should also provide it with more sunlight so that it can receive sufficient light. At this time, it grows slowly, so there is no need to fertilize, and the frequency of watering must be controlled. Watering once every 15-20 days can be done. Don't water it too frequently or it will freeze.

1. How to grow cold water flowers in winter

1. Increase the temperature: In winter, attention should be paid to providing a warm growth environment for cold water flowers. Because it is not particularly cold-resistant, if the temperature is very low, it will freeze. Specifically, the temperature needs to be kept above 5°C. If you want to grow it outdoors, you need to wrap it with film to prevent it from freezing. The film needs to be peeled off at noon every two days to allow it to breathe.

2. Pause fertilization: It grows very slowly in winter and does not require additional nutrient supplements, so there is no need to fertilize it.

3. Proper water control: In winter, Its potting soil should be controlled to be slightly dry, but its potting soil should not be allowed to dry out. It is recommended to water every 15-20 days.

4. Increase light: In winter, it is recommended to provide it with more sunlight. Although it is shade tolerant, it grows better in a sunny environment. Extending the time it receives sunlight in winter is very beneficial for it to survive the winter.

2. What to do if the edges of the leaves of Cold Water Flower turn black

The black edges of the leaves of cold water flowers may be caused by dry air and insufficient ventilation. This problem often occurs in summer. At first, only the leaf tips will turn black, and gradually the leaf edges and even the entire leaf will turn black. At this time, you need to cut off the severely blackened leaves, and then spray water around them regularly to increase the humidity of the air. It won't be long before it recovers.

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