How to care for iron tree in winter

Is the iron tree afraid of freezing?

The suitable growth temperature of the iron tree in winter is about 5-10 degrees Celsius. The cold resistance of the iron tree is poor, so it is also afraid of freezing in winter, so you must pay attention to keeping warm in winter.

In order to prevent the iron tree from freezing to death in winter, if the tree is not big, you can move it indoors. If the plant is large, you can fold all its leaves upwards, then tie it up with a rope, wrap the leaves and the trunk together with straw, and cover the outside with a layer of plastic. Make sure to poke holes in the plastic paper, and do not pierce the top, so it can be breathable.

How to care for iron tree in winter

Temperature : The iron tree is not cold-resistant, so you need to be careful when caring for it in winter. When the temperature of the growing environment is relatively low, you should move it indoors in time and control the temperature above 5 degrees to avoid frostbite.

Light : The iron tree prefers light, so you need to give it plenty of light when caring for it, especially in winter, because the light intensity is relatively weak. You can allow it to receive as much sunlight as possible. Only in this way can it grow vigorously.

Watering : Because the iron tree grows slowly in winter and the evaporation of water in the soil is also reduced, when watering the iron tree, you should reduce the amount of water, look at the surface of the potting soil, and keep the potting soil slightly dry.

Sunbathing: The iron tree can bask in the sun in winter, because the iron tree itself prefers light. Especially in winter, it is important to give it sufficient light, which will help it to survive the winter smoothly.

Precautions for winter cultivation of iron tree

1. When cultivating iron trees in winter, you need to pay attention to pruning. Every once in a while, you can cut off the old leaves and yellow leaves. You also need to trim off the too dense leaves to avoid unnecessary waste of nutrients.

2. If you want to grow the iron tree more vigorously in the winter, you must move it indoors and place it in the light to get more sun, so that the leaves will be greener. In addition, note that its growth rate will slow down a lot in winter and it consumes less water, so you need to reduce watering. A slightly dry soil is beneficial for the winter.

3. Generally, the iron tree will bloom once every 10 years under normal cultivation, so when cultivating it in winter, you need to choose good soil and give it sufficient sunlight. Watering and fertilizing are the key. It also needs to keep warm in winter, and pay attention to repotting, changing soil, and shaping and pruning, so that it can bloom.