Winter Gardening Tips (Indoor Outdoor) | Plant Care | Necessary news- Plants need more care in winter: How should there be a balance between sunlight, fertilizer and water, 7 tips from gardening expert.

winter The season is difficult for humans, animals as well as plants and trees. Due to cold temperature, cold winds and less sunlight, plants start withering. Also, excess water and fertilizer can harm plants in this season. Therefore, plants need extra care during winter.

So, today we will talk about the need to take care of indoor and outdoor plants in winter. You will also learn that-

Expert: Rajkumar Kapoor, Gardening Expert, Agra

Question- Why is extra care of plants necessary in winter?

answer- The winter season brings many challenges for plants. Due to less sunlight, the growth of plants slows down. Plants have the ability to tolerate fog and cold temperatures only up to a limit. Some plants cannot tolerate extreme cold. Due to this they start withering quickly.

Apart from this, due to extreme cold a thin layer of frost accumulates on the plants. Due to this, leaves or plants wither. This is the reason why extra care should be taken of plants in this season.

Question- What kind of care do plants need in winter?

answer- Gardening expert Rajkumar Kapoor tells that some things should be taken special care to take care of indoor or outdoor plants during the cold season. Understand this from the graphic below-

Let us now talk about these above points in detail.

Water the plants only as per need

Generally, plants need less water in winter because moisture remains in the soil for longer days. Watering them every day can cause rot in their roots. This can cause the plant to dry up. Therefore, one should avoid watering every day during cold days.

keep plants in the sun

All plants need sunlight. Without sunlight no plant can survive for long. Therefore, keep indoor plants outside in the sun for some time in winter. With this they grow easily.

Apply only organic fertilizers to plants

In any season, instead of chemical fertilizers, only organic fertilizers should be applied to the plants. Most plants need less nutrients during the colder months. Applying fertilizer at this time can cause accumulation of nutrients in the soil, which can damage the roots. If the plants have started withering then apply only organic fertilizers.

clean leaves regularly

In winter, when the windows are often closed, dust accumulates on the leaves of indoor plants. It can block sunlight and reduce photosynthesis. Due to this the plant becomes weak. Therefore it is important to clean the leaves of plants.

protect plants from pests

Pests like spider mites, aphids, and scale may be more active indoors during the winter months. So check your plants regularly, especially beneath the leaves and stems. If pests are seen, spray insecticides.

Question- Which plants need more care in winter?

answer- Rajkumar Kapoor explains that in winter, most of the herbal plants including succulents, adenium, petunia, pansy, salvia, curry leaves, basil and tomato, chilli and brinjal plants need more care. Understand this from the graphic below-

Question- Which plants can be planted at home for oxygen?

answer- Some plants release oxygen 24 hours a day. By applying this the environment of your home can be purified. These not only purify the air but also make the house green and beautiful. Understand this from the graphic below-

Question- How much water should be given to plants in winter?

answer- Check the soil moisture before watering plants in winter. Plants should be watered only when the soil becomes dry at least two inches deep. In winter, you can water anytime in the morning or evening. While watering the plants, lightly sprinkle water on the stem or leaves also. This removes insects or dirt.

Question- What temperature is good for plants in winter?

answer- It depends on the species of plant. For most indoor plants, a temperature of 18-25 °C during the day and 10-15 °C at night is ideal. However, some plants cannot withstand temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.

Question- How can plants be protected from pests in winter?

answer- To protect plants from insects, make powder of dry neem leaves and sprinkle it on the plants. Apart from this, Neem oil spray and mustard cake powder, easily available in the market, can be sprinkled on the plants. At the same time, some medicines are also available in the market to protect plants from seasonal pests. You can also use it as per need.

Question- How to identify whether house plants are getting spoiled?

answer- Indoor plants suffer worse in winter or their growth slows down. The biggest sign of plant damage is the change in color of their leaves. Another sign of the plant drying up due to cold is the weakening and breakage of its leaves. In this situation, if the plant is not taken care of on time, all its leaves will fall.

Apart from this, if the upper part of the stem of the plant has started drying, it means that it is gradually deteriorating. However, this is natural for some plants in cold weather. These plants become green again when spring comes.

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