Under what conditions will Nandina domestica turn red

Plant varieties

First of all, we should know that this plant is divided into different species. Some varieties are originally red, but the depth of color will vary with changes in surrounding conditions. For example, the red-leaf Nandina domestica is almost red all year round. The green-leafed Nandina domestica is different. It is green most of the time, but will turn red under certain conditions. Next, we will mainly introduce how to make the first type of red more beautiful, and how to make the second type of Nandina domestica turn red.

Specific methods

For the first type of plant, its red color will change with the changes in light levels and seasons. For example, if the plant is in an environment with sufficient light, its leaves will appear bright red, which looks very beautiful from a distance. However, if it is kept in a shaded place for a long time without seeing the sun, its red color will be very light and relatively speaking, it will not look so good. In addition, when winter comes, certain nutrients will accumulate inside the leaves of the plant, and the color will turn into deep red.

As for the second plant, since it does not appear red itself, it can only be red under special conditions. Specifically, low temperatures can cause it to turn red. As the seasons evolve, the temperature is relatively low in late autumn or winter. After this situation continues for a period of time, it will form a chemical called anthocyanin, which will make its leaves and fruits appear red. In addition, there is another reason why it turns red during this period, which is similar to the above one, that is, it stores some nutrients, so it appears dark red.