In the warm season, the Chinese elm feels comfortable outdoors. But what to do when temperatures drop on the thermometer and winter is approaching? Here you will find valuable tips for overwintering your Chinese elm.
The Chinese elm tolerates cool temperatures
The Chinese elm likes it cold
The Chinese elm is a cold house plant. Whether it tolerates frost light frost is controversial. Apparently there are differences, depending on the origin of the respective variety. Bonsai trees from the Nordic hemisphere therefore cope better with the cold. What is certain, however, is that you should not expose your Chinese elm to sub-zero temperatures in the long term.
What does the term cold house plant mean?
Cold house plants must not be exposed to warm heating air. Moderate temperatures around 10°C are considered ideal. The advantage of this overwintering is that the Chinese elm does not lose its leaves.
site conditions
- bright and sunny
- sufficient water supply
- either temperatures between 8 and 22°C
- or colder (see above)
- Avoid freezing