How to grow tuberose in winter?

The flowers of tuberose are pure white with a rich fragrance. They bloom at night, adding a sense of mystery and romance. It is a high-quality ornamental plant for courtyards, balconies, windowsills and other places, and can also be used as cut flowers. So how do you grow tuberose in winter? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. Keep warm and avoid cold

Tuberose is not resistant to frost and cold, so you need to keep warm in winter to avoid low temperature damage. If the temperature is below 5 degrees, tuberose will suffer frost damage, and if it is lower, it may even be frozen to death. Therefore, tuberose should be moved indoors or into a greenhouse in winter, and the temperature should be kept between 8 and 12 degrees.

2. Lighting management

Tuberose likes the sun, so you should choose a location with sufficient light for its maintenance in winter. It needs sufficient light during the growth process. Only with sufficient light can tuberose bloom more beautiful flowers. In winter, you can place it outdoors so that the tuberose can receive light all day long.

3. Control watering

Tuberose has a high demand for water, and it is very important to ensure sufficient water during the growth period, otherwise its leaves may dry up. But in winter, the frequency of watering needs to be controlled to avoid water accumulation in the soil, which will cause the roots of tuberose to rot. You can water it every 3 days.

4. Soil requirements

Tuberose is suitable for growing in loose, fertile soil rich in various humus. The nutrient soil made of a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil, perlite and vermiculite can be used as the cultivation medium . This kind of soil not only has good air permeability, but is also rich in various nutrients.

5. Fertilization management

Tuberose also needs appropriate fertilizer in winter to supplement nutrients. However, be careful to control the amount and frequency of fertilization to avoid excessive or frequent fertilization.

6. Pruning

Winter is a period of slow growth for tuberose, and proper pruning and trimming of the plants can be used to promote their growth. But don't over-prune to avoid damaging the plant.

7. Pest and disease control

Tuberose is susceptible to pests such as aphids, so the plants need to be checked regularly and preventive measures taken in a timely manner. You can use pesticides or purely natural pest control measures to avoid the occurrence of pests.

The above is an introduction to how to grow tuberose in winter. Tuberose likes a warm environment and the suitable temperature for growth is 20-30℃. The temperature needs to be kept above 5℃ in winter to avoid frost damage. In winter, especially when the temperature is too low, you can consider moving the tuberose to a warm place indoors for maintenance.