How to care for thorny plum in winter

Is the barberry afraid of cold?

The temperature suitable for the growth of barberry is 15 to 32 degrees. It is afraid of frost and can tolerate a low temperature of 3 degrees. If the temperature drops further, the plant will be frostbitten.

If it is raised in the south, it can spend the winter outdoors, but the temperature in the north is very low, so it needs to be moved indoors in time, and the indoor temperature needs to be above 15 degrees.

Winter care methods for thorny plum

Soil : The soil requirements of the barberry are not very strict. It should be as fertile and well-drained as possible. It needs to be loosened frequently to ensure the air permeability of the soil. At the same time, the growing weeds should be removed. The most important thing is to carry out photosynthesis every day, get more sunlight, and supplement nutrients so that it can grow better.

Light : The sunlight in winter is very mild and the light intensity is also very low. You can get more sun exposure for photosynthesis, with more than 6 hours of light per day.

Water and fertilizer : The barberry is drought-resistant and grows slowly in winter, so it has little demand for water and fertilizer. Therefore, you can reduce watering, keep the soil dry, avoid waterlogging, and suspend fertilization.

Precautions for winter cultivation of barberry

1. Euphorbia milii prefers a sunny and warm environment and should receive sufficient light all year round. It is drought-resistant but afraid of waterlogging, so watering should be reduced.

2. In winter, you can expose the plant to the sun at noon. It is best to place it on the balcony. The outdoor temperature is sometimes very low and the plant will be frozen.

3. The indoor temperature should be above 15℃, and sufficient light should be ensured. Euphorbia milii will enter a dormant state in winter, so that it can recuperate better and wait for a better outbreak in the spring of next year. In winter, whether Euphorbia milii is in a flowering state or a dormant state, we need to reduce watering. Euphorbia milii itself is relatively drought-resistant, and the temperature is relatively low in winter.