Is wintersweet suitable for indoor cultivation?

1. Is it suitable?

Wintersweet is suitable for indoor cultivation. It is non-toxic and will not cause harm to the human body. However, its fruit is poisonous and should never be eaten. If there are children at home, they must not eat it by mistake. It is beneficial to human health to a certain extent. It can release bactericides containing aromatic oils. However, if someone in the family is allergic, it is best not to grow it indoors.

2. Reasons for suitability

1. Non-toxic: Wintersweet is not poisonous and will not harm human health, but its fruit is poisonous, but there is no problem as long as it is not eaten by mistake. When keeping it indoors, it is best to place it out of the reach of children to prevent them from accidentally eating it.

2. Purify the air: Wintersweet is a natural vacuum cleaner. It can purify indoor air, smoke, etc., making the indoor air fresher. It can also remove toxic gases in the air and improve the indoor air.

3. Viewing: It is good to grow wintersweets indoors for viewing. The flowers are bright yellow. Whether placed in the living room or on the balcony, it can make the home more vibrant. However, if it is grown indoors, the color will fade due to lack of light. It likes to grow in circulating air. If it is grown indoors, you can open more windows. If you have time, it is best to put it in a sunny place every day.

3. Maintenance conditions

1. Water: Wintersweet is very drought-resistant, so there is no need to water it too much. It is best to wait until the soil in the pot is dry before watering. Watering should be moderate and no water should accumulate.

2. Light: Wintersweet prefers a growing environment with plenty of sunlight and east wind. If there is insufficient light for a long time, the number of flowers will decrease and the growth will slow down. Therefore, if it is grown indoors, it should be placed near a sunny window.