How to care for potted kumquat trees in winter

Are potted kumquat trees afraid of frost?

The room temperature of potted kumquat trees should be kept at 6-12℃ in winter. They are afraid of freezing and can tolerate low temperatures of 5 to 6 degrees. They need to be moved back indoors for maintenance. Therefore, when the outdoor temperature is 10 degrees, they can be moved outdoors for maintenance, and ventilation and light transmission are enhanced. No fertilizer is needed at this time.

How to care for potted kumquat trees in winter

1. Move indoors : Potted kumquat trees can be moved to a sunny place indoors in winter. The indoor temperature needs to be above 5 degrees and keep away from heating equipment.

2. Light : The sunlight in winter is very mild and the light intensity is also very low, so you can get full sun exposure and get more sun exposure, with the daily light time being about 6-8 hours.

3. Water and fertilizer : Potted kumquat trees grow very slowly in winter and require little water and fertilizer. Therefore, you can reduce watering, keep the soil dry, and suspend fertilizing.

4. Pruning : Prune old, sick, and leggy branches in a timely manner to prevent and control diseases and pests and promote the overall growth of the plant.

5. Temperature : Kumquat trees prefer high temperatures and cannot tolerate low temperatures. When the temperature is below 10 degrees, the plants will suffer frost damage. Therefore, it is best to maintain them indoors, and the maintenance temperature also needs to be above 10 degrees.

6. Ventilation : Ventilation is very important for plants that overwinter indoors in winter. When the temperature is relatively mild, you can open windows to ventilate and maintain air circulation. You can also renovate the soil to allow the roots to breathe better, but do not place the plants in windy locations to avoid freezing.

Precautions for winter cultivation of potted kumquat trees

1. Bring indoors: After entering winter, the potted plants should be moved indoors. If they are grown outdoors, the temperature is relatively low and the plants are easily frostbitten. Note that ventilation should be increased indoors.

2. Sunlight: The winter sun is relatively mild and the light intensity is very low, so it can be exposed to full sunlight without worrying about burns. You can choose a sunny location for maintenance.

3. Direct sunlight is not recommended. It should be placed in a bright and ventilated place on the balcony, ensuring 3-5 hours of sunlight per day.

4. When the temperature drops in winter, move the potted kumquat tree directly indoors for maintenance and keep the temperature above 10 degrees.

5. In winter, kumquat trees have a very low demand for water. Just keep the soil slightly moist and water it when the soil is completely dry. Because of the heating indoors, the air will be very dry. At this time, you can spray water in moderation to maintain humidity. The watering time should be at noon.