How does Milan flower survive the winter?

Milan , also known as Four-Season Milan and Broken Milan, is an evergreen shrub or small tree. With its fragrant flowers and elegant posture, it has become a favorite of many flower lovers. So how should Milan flowers survive the winter? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Temperature control

Milan is afraid of cold, so the room temperature should be kept above 10-12℃ in winter. If it is below 5℃, the plant will easily be frostbitten. Therefore, it should be moved to a warm place indoors for maintenance in time.

2. Lighting management

The sunlight is weak in winter, so Milan needs to control the light. It is suitable for growing in a bright environment, but not suitable for exposure to direct sunlight. It should be placed in a well-lit place and exposed to the sun.

3. Watering tips

Milan flowers are in a dormant state in winter and have little demand for water. Generally, it is sufficient to keep the soil in the pot slightly dry and moist. If there is a lot of dust on the leaves of Milan, you can also spray some water mist to clean the leaves. But note that the water temperature for watering should be close to room temperature to avoid stimulating the plant's roots.

4. Stop fertilizing

Milan flowers basically stop growing in winter, so it is not advisable to apply fertilizer at this time, otherwise the fertilizer will accumulate and cause fertilizer damage, burning its roots in the spring of the following year. You can apply base fertilizer once before winter to improve the resistance of Milan flowers and make them grow more luxuriantly next year.

5. Pay attention to ventilation

In winter, the indoor environment is well sealed and the air is not circulating. You should open the windows on sunny days to ensure proper ventilation, otherwise it will be easy to be infected by pests and diseases.

6. Proper pruning

Winter pruning should be mainly light pruning. Carefully check the branches of the Milan flower and cut off the withered, aging, and sick branches. These branches not only consume nutrients, but also affect the ventilation and light transmission of the plants.

7. Pest and disease control

Check the leaves and branches of Milan flowers regularly to detect and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner. Infected leaves and branches should be cut off and destroyed in time to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.

In general, the method of keeping Milan flowers overwintering needs to start from multiple aspects, including strengthening ventilation, reasonable watering and fertilizing, paying attention to ventilation, doing a good job of pruning and disease prevention, etc. Only by doing these things well can we ensure the healthy growth of Milan flowers in winter.