How to care for succulents in winter

Are succulents afraid of freezing?

Succulents are afraid of freezing and can hardly survive in low temperature environments. The most suitable temperature for succulents to grow is between 15°-28°, and they generally grow in desert areas.

How to care for succulent plants in winter

1. Light: Sufficient sunlight in winter is helpful for the growth of succulents. Especially at noon, they should be placed in a place where sunlight can reach them so that they can fully carry out photosynthesis.

2. Water: Succulent plants should reduce the amount of watering in winter. Do not place them in the sun after watering. They need to be placed in a cool place, and the water temperature should not be too low, otherwise it will frostbite the plants.

3. Air: Ventilation is very important when caring for succulents in winter. In winter, ventilation should be strengthened and windows should be opened frequently to allow air to flow so that they can grow vigorously, but cold winds should be avoided.

4. Insulation: The most important thing when growing succulents in winter is to protect them from the cold, so do not place them outdoors in winter, otherwise the plants will be very susceptible to frostbite.

5. Sunbathing : Succulent plants like light, so in winter, they can occasionally bask in the sun, but the time should not be too long and the light should not be too strong to avoid poor growth of the plants.

Succulent plant maintenance in northern winter

Choose cold-resistant succulents: There are cold-resistant and non-cold-resistant varieties of succulents. If you are growing them in the northern region, you should choose cold-resistant succulent varieties with thicker roots and strong vitality, so that they are more cold-resistant.

Keep away from windows: When growing succulents indoors, they should not be placed next to windows because the temperature of the windows is lower than other places in the same room, so the succulents will be frostbitten.

Don't set the heating too high: Most northern regions have heating, so it is safe for succulents to spend the winter in a heated room. However, if the heating is too high, the succulents will not have enough humidity, which will affect their growth.

Precautions for growing succulent plants in winter

1. Succulents need to be cleaned frequently in winter, which can make the plants grow rapidly. You can usually use a soft small brush to clean the leaves to make them more vigorous.

2. Succulent plants can be placed indoors in a greenhouse-like environment in the winter, making the temperature feel comfortable. Then the plants will naturally grow fast and grow very vigorously.

3. In winter, there are insects in places with heating in the north. Be sure to spray insecticides on the plants to prevent them, and clean up the waterlogged and dry leaves in time. The temperature is low at this time, so try not to change the pots.

4. When growing succulents in winter, provide them with a proper growth environment to avoid entering a semi-dormant state so that they can continue to grow in winter. At the same time, observe whether the soil is short of water. It is enough to water it once a week in a warm room. They can also be placed in an insulated room for maintenance.