How to care for water bamboo in winter

Is water bamboo afraid of freezing?

Water bamboo is afraid of freezing and can survive the winter when the temperature is above 8 degrees Celsius. It likes a warm and humid growing environment and is not cold-resistant. It is best to move it indoors for maintenance in winter.

How to care for water bamboo in winter

1. Temperature control : When water bamboo is cultivated in winter, if the temperature is below 5℃, frostbite is likely to occur. If the temperature continues to be low, the leaves will easily turn yellow, and in severe cases, they will wither and die. They must be moved indoors before the frost falls.

2. Supplement sunlight : The intensity of sunlight in winter is low and does not stimulate the plants. Therefore, water bamboo can choose to be exposed to sunlight during this period to promote the synthesis of nutrients and keep the branches and leaves green.

3. Pay attention to ventilation : Attention should also be paid to the ventilation of water bamboo. When the temperature is high at noon, it can be properly exposed to fresh air to reduce the possibility of diseases and pests, but cold air must not be blown.

How to grow it vigorously: It is better to place the water bamboo indoors in a well-lit place in winter. Pay attention to reduce watering, do not water too much, and change the water in time.

How to avoid freezing to death:

  1. Prevent cold and keep warm: Water bamboo needs to keep the temperature above 5 degrees in winter. It needs to be moved indoors for maintenance before the arrival of frost to provide a warm environment.

2. Get more sun: Water bamboo must get more sun in winter to increase the indoor maintenance temperature and accumulate nutrients. This will make its leaves more shiny and allow it to safely survive the winter.

3. Change the water regularly: Pay attention to changing the water regularly when hydroponically cultivating water bamboo in winter. The clean water should be dried in the sun for one day in advance to keep the water temperature consistent with the air temperature to avoid the water temperature being too low and causing root rot.

How to keep it alive in winter: Since the soil in most areas of the north contains more saline and alkali, after a period of cultivation, water bamboo will gradually lose its green color and turn yellow due to the lack of soluble iron elements that can be absorbed by flowers. It can be watered with 0.2% ferrous sulfate once a month.

Precautions for water bamboo cultivation in winter

When caring for water bamboo in winter, it should not be blown by cold wind, but the maintenance environment should not be too closed. You can open the windows for ventilation and replace with fresh air at noon when the temperature is best every day.