In autumn, when the temperature drops, key points for bringing potted flowers indoors

When to bring potted flowers indoors in autumn

Time to enter the room

Generally speaking, it is best to move potted flowers indoors when the average temperature drops to 5 degrees Celsius.

But different flowers have different perceptions of temperature, so the time to bring them indoors will vary.

Entry time

Jasmine, Milan, Poinsettia, Hibiscus, Michelia, citrus, asparagus fern, cyclamen, calla lily, Clivia, Dieffenbachia, Fuchsia and cactus plants should be brought indoors early. When you feel too cold to bear and have to wear autumn clothes, just move your flowers indoors.

Flowers such as osmanthus, pomegranate, rose, grape, Ophiopogon japonicus, Forsythia suspensa, pine and cypress can be moved indoors around the time of Frost Descent.

Dahlias and chrysanthemums are in full bloom in late autumn, so they can be brought indoors later. Protect it from frost and place it in a sunny spot and it will continue to bloom.

Preparation before entering the room

Pruning branches

After bringing them indoors, many flowers will slowly enter a dormant period, such as jasmine, hibiscus, wood chrysanthemum, pomegranate, etc. They need to be groomed before bringing them indoors, and some dry branches should be cut off to promote air circulation and reduce nutrient loss.

Repotting and adding soil

After entering the room, many flowers will enter the growth period, such as poinsettia, Clivia, and cyclamen, so it is necessary to create a good growth environment for these flowers.

Pest and disease control

Some flowers have experienced high temperatures in the summer and may be harmed by pests and diseases such as aphids and red spiders in the autumn, so they must be thoroughly cleaned before bringing them into the house, and pests must never be brought into the home.

What should you pay attention to when bringing flowers indoors in autumn?

The placement should be reasonable

Varieties that bloom in winter and spring, such as cyclamen, Christmas cactus, poinsettia, camellia, etc., require a certain amount of sunlight and need to be placed near a window in a well-lit place. Flowers that hibernate in winter can be placed directly in the corners of indoor walls as long as the temperature does not drop below 0 degrees Celsius.

Indoor temperature needs to be adjusted

For most plants in the home, the suitable growth temperature is between 12 and 20 degrees Celsius. For some southern flowers, they need a low temperature period to go through their dormancy. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid high indoor temperatures, which will cause excessive nutrient consumption and affect flowering next year. Generally speaking, keep the indoor temperature between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius.

Avoid smoke pollution

If potted flowers are placed indoors for a long time, dust may accumulate on the leaves, affecting photosynthesis. Therefore, indoors, you need to pay attention to avoid smoke and dust pollution and clean the leaves in time.

Increase the air humidity

If the indoor air is too dense, the plants will easily experience drying tips and falling flowers, especially some flowers that are native to tropical and subtropical areas. Therefore, you should often spray the leaves with clean water to increase the indoor air humidity.

Ventilation conditions need to be improved

If you want to grow flowers well, the indoor ventilation must be good. Poor indoor ventilation can easily cause various diseases and pests, and will also cause the plant to grow taller. On sunny days, you can open the windows more often, but be careful not to let the indoor temperature drop too low for ventilation!