<\/span><\/h2>\nThe choice of the location depends on the plant itself, there is no such thing as the perfect location for all plants together. However, it applies equally to all plants:<\/p>\n
The cooler it is, the darker it can be, and the warmer it is, the more light is needed.<\/strong><\/p>\nVarious rooms are suitable for wintering indoors, such as a winter garden, a bright, unheated cellar, the garage, the staircase, an unheated adjoining room, a greenhouse that is unused in winter, or a frost-free, bright orangery. Less suitable are the living rooms, because it is much too warm for almost all plants.<\/p>\n
The high temperatures stimulate active plant growth, but this is in turn inhibited by too little light. The plant cannot do enough photosynthesis and therefore develops so-called “horny instincts”. These are long, thin, soft shoots that are supposed to promote photosynthesis.<\/p>\n
For the gardener, they are however comparable with a cry for help since the plant would rather be brought to a cooler place. In addition, because of their soft consistency, horny shoots are a favorite food for pests. In addition to light, the plants also need sufficient humid air, so they should be aired daily.<\/p>\n
Evergreen plants like it especially bright, even in winter. They should therefore be placed near the windows. Deciduous plants, on the other hand, need less light, since they do little or no photosynthesis due to the lack of leaves. For example, the angel trumpet or the fuchsia can also be wintered in dark rooms if the temperature there is so low that the plant cannot sprout.![\"potted](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/When-should-potted-plants-be-winterized-1.jpg\")
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<\/span>The right location for wintering indoors<\/span><\/h2>\nThe choice of the location depends on the plant itself, there is no such thing as the perfect location for all plants together. However, it applies equally to all plants:<\/p>\n
The cooler it is, the darker it can be, and the warmer it is, the more light is needed.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Various rooms are suitable for wintering indoors, such as a winter garden, a bright, unheated cellar, the garage, the staircase, an unheated adjoining room, a greenhouse that is unused in winter, or a frost-free, bright orangery.<\/p>\n
Less suitable are the living rooms, because it is much too warm for almost all plants. The high temperatures stimulate active plant growth, but this is in turn inhibited by too little light. The plant cannot do enough photosynthesis and therefore develops so-called “horny instincts”. These are long, thin, soft shoots that are supposed to promote photosynthesis.<\/p>\n
For the gardener, they are however comparable with a cry for help, since the plant would rather be brought to a cooler place. In addition, because of their soft consistency, horny shoots are a favorite food for pests. In addition to light, the plants also need sufficient humid air, so they should be aired daily.<\/p>\n
Evergreen plants like it especially bright, even in winter. They should therefore be placed near the windows. Deciduous plants, on the other hand, need less light, since they do little or no photosynthesis due to the lack of leaves. For example, the angel trumpet or the fuchsia can also be wintered in dark rooms if the temperature there is so low that the plant cannot sprout.<\/p>\n
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Exotic plants are also used to higher temperatures in winter because of their origin. Thus, hibiscus (Hibiscus), beautiful mallow (Abutilon), ornamental banana (Ensete ventricosum), date palm (Phoenix), or club lily (Cordyline) can also be housed in moderately heated rooms if they are allowed to stand by the window.<\/p>\n
The windows should be clean and curtains should be pushed aside to let more light into the room. Only direct heating proximity should be avoided. The dry, warm heating air favors the spread of pests. For this reason, it is necessary to check the plants for pest infestation before wintering and take the necessary countermeasures.<\/p>\n
Tip: Brown edges on the leaves can be an indication of possible pest infestation, but also indicate that the air humidity is too low.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
<\/span>The right winter protection for potted plants in the garden<\/span><\/h2>\nIn mild regions, robust plants such as laurel or oleander can be wintered outdoors or on the balcony; they can tolerate brief cold spells of -5 \u00b0C without any problems. Olive trees, figs, or vines can also be wintered outside.<\/p>\n
Many plants benefit from having fir branches or similar filling material inserted between branches close to the ground. For example, the grafting point of roses (pink) is protected or additional protection is provided for garden hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) which are susceptible to frost.<\/p>\n
For proper winter protection, the pot should be placed on a piece of polystyrene to keep out ground frost. The drainage of excess water must be guaranteed, otherwise, root rot may occur. In addition, the tub and plant should be wrapped in a hemp or jute bag to protect them from cold winds and low temperatures.<\/p>\n
Especially with large potted plants such as camellias (Camellia japonica), wrapping the pot and the entire plant with bast mats helps very well. If you have more than one potted plant, they can be put together for mutual protection. A location along the wall of the house provides additional protection and uses the heat radiated from the house.<\/p>\n
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For evergreen potted plants such as dwarf rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias, a location without a lot of direct sunlight should definitely be chosen. If there are too much sunlight and simultaneous frost, there is a risk of “freeze-dryness”: the plants are stimulated by sunlight to photosynthesize and perspire water in the process.<\/p>\n
In frost, however, the absorption of water from the partially frozen soil in the pot is very limited. As a result, the evergreen plants suddenly leave their leaves hanging. With a less bright location, the otherwise robust plants are protected from frost drought and can survive even sub-zero temperatures.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Make Potted Plants Winterproof: The Right Care<\/span><\/h2>\nTub plants that are well wrapped up and winter in the garden are usually very easy to care for: they should be regularly checked for frost damage in winter to improve winter protection if necessary. Watering or fertilizing is usually not necessary, only some evergreen plants might need some water occasionally in particularly dry winters.<\/p>\n
If the plant pots are moved to a frost-free quarter over the winter, the pots should be allowed to fall dry as far as possible, this prevents root rot on the one hand and makes transport to the winter quarters easier on the other. Before transport, the tub should be cleaned and leaves and plants remain removed. This will prevent pest infestation. If the plants have already grown particularly large, a moderate cut can be made.<\/p>\n