How to care for ginger lotus in winter

1. Pruning

In order to help the ginger lotus survive the winter better, you can trim it before winter. This pruning requires cutting off all the dead leaves on the plant, and also cutting off the excess and unnecessary side branches on the plant. In addition, if there are diseased leaves and leggy branches on the plant, they also need to be cut off. This can greatly reduce the plant's nutrient consumption, which is very beneficial for it to survive the winter.

2. Indoor maintenance

Because ginger lotus is not cold-resistant, it is recommended to move it back indoors for maintenance after winter. The curing temperature should be controlled above 10℃. This will ensure that it can safely survive the winter and will not be frostbitten. When caring for it, it is recommended to place it in a place with sufficient light, keep it ventilated, and control watering. This will allow it to synthesize more nutrients and avoid growth problems caused by an overly shady or overly humid environment, which is very beneficial for it to survive the winter.

3. Notes

In winter, be careful not to fertilize the ginger lotus. Because it grows relatively slowly at this time, its demand for nutrients is not high. If fertilizer is applied at this time, it will not be absorbed in time. Excess fertilizer will remain in the culture medium and damage its root system. You can apply fertilizer once before winter. No fertilizer is needed in winter. You can apply fertilizer again after the temperature rises next year.