- Do all potted plants need winter quarters?
- What does the perfect winter quarters look like?
- What should I consider in spring?
Numerous potted plants adorn balconies and terraces throughout the summer. By autumn at the latest, the time will come when you should think about what to do with these plants in winter. Should they be disposed of or should they overwinter?
Evergreen plants should be overwintered in bright light
Do all potted plants need winter quarters?
Among the numerous pot plants, there are some that are considered hardy. These can usually hibernate outside quite well, but may need additional winter protection. The root ball needs special protection so that it neither freezes nor drowns.
What does the perfect winter quarters look like?
Not all potted plants need the same conditions to overwinter successfully. Exotic plants often suffer permanent damage at temperatures below 10 °C or 15 °C, other plants even tolerate short-term frost.
If possible, evergreen plants should spend the winter in bright light so that they do not develop horny shoots. Deciduous plants, on the other hand, are allowed to hibernate in a cool and dark place in most cases. A dark basement is also suitable here.
What should I consider in spring?
In spring you can put your potted plants outside again, but not all at the same time. For most, it is enough to wait for the icy saints; for very sensitive plants, the night temperatures should not drop below the required minimum temperatures. Depending on the type of plants, these are 10 °C or even 15 °C. In addition, the adjustment should be slow.
Be sure to check your potted plants in spring for pest infestation and any signs of disease. Also take a close look at the bucket to see if it is big enough for the plant. If it's too small, then it's time to repot.
The essentials in brief:
- adapted to the individual plants
- exotic plants: warm and bright
- less sensitive plants: frost-free
- evergreen plants: usually light
- Tubers: mostly dark, dry and cool
- pruning allowed in autumn if moved to winter quarters
- get used to it slowly in the spring
tips
If you have many different potted plants, you may need different winter quarters for them.