How to take care of the newly bought winter beauty

1. How to take care of the newly bought winter beauty

It is not difficult to cultivate Winter Beauty. It has strong adaptability to the environment and likes warm environment. So when you just buy it, you can place it in a ventilated environment with a temperature of 18℃-25℃ for maintenance. It is afraid of waterlogging, so you need to reduce the frequency of watering as appropriate and wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering again. To avoid burning the leaves of the plant, it needs to be placed in a place with soft light for maintenance. Since the plant has not yet returned to normal growth, fertilization is temporarily stopped.

2. Specific breeding methods

1. Soil: When you first buy the Winter Beauty, you can provide it with a comfortable potting soil environment. You can choose a mixture of perlite, peat soil, cinders, sandy loam and other materials. Ensure that the soil has good drainage, air permeability and looseness. After the soil is potted, you can cover it with a layer of coarse river sand or pebbles. It should also be noted that the soil needs to be disinfected at high temperatures to avoid the presence of pathogens and insect eggs.

2. Light: Winter Beauty needs sufficient light during its growth period, but when it is first bought, it needs to be placed in a place with soft light for a period of time, and then given sufficient light. When the light intensity is too strong in summer, it is best to build a shade board to prevent the leaves from being damaged by strong sunlight.

3. Temperature: Winter beauty grows well in a warm environment and is not cold-resistant. When you just buy it, it is best to keep it in an environment with a temperature of 18℃-25℃ for maintenance. This can reduce the stimulation brought by the external environment and allow it to better acclimate. In winter, it is best to move it indoors to avoid frostbite.

4. Watering: Winter Beauty is afraid of waterlogging. When you just buy it, you need to reduce the frequency and amount of watering. On average, it is enough to water it once a week. Each time you water it, you must wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering. Water it thoroughly, but there should be no water accumulation. On rainy days, it is best to stop watering and take measures to prevent waterlogging and drainage, otherwise its roots and rhizomes will be soaked and rotten, and it will fall over and become infested with insects.

5. Fertilization: Winter Beauty does not require much fertilizer. When it is first bought, its growth rate is relatively slow, so no fertilizer is needed. Under normal circumstances, it only needs to be top-dressed once every month during the growing season. The amount of fertilizer applied should not be too large, and the concentration must be diluted before application.