The most beautiful balcony plants come from warm climates and have not learned to adapt to winter conditions. Balcony gardeners are often unsure how the exotic blossom beauties will get through the cold season healthy and lively. This guide explains succinctly how balcony plants should overwinter in the basement.
The basement is ideal for overwintering balcony plants
The basement becomes the winter quarters for balcony plants
Mediterranean and subtropical balcony plants are particularly suitable for the cool, low-light conditions in the basement. Tropical ornamental plants are not prepared for such light and temperature conditions. The following premises are important if wintering in the cellar is to be successful:
- The cooler the room, the darker it can be
- Ideal conditions: 5 to 10 degrees Celsius and additional lighting from daylight lamps
- Only water deciduous balcony plants in sips
- Water evergreen winter guests moderately so that the root balls do not dry out
- Don't give fertilizer
- Check daily for pests
A combination of temperatures well above 10 degrees Celsius and low light conditions brings even the most robust balcony plants to the brink of collapse. If you have planned a heated residential basement as winter quarters, additional lighting for 8 to 10 hours a day is of crucial importance.