Can plum blossoms spend the winter outdoors? How do potted plum blossoms spend the winter in the north?

1. Can I spend the winter outdoors?

The cold resistance of plum blossoms is not very strong and they can usually withstand temperatures as low as 0℃. If the outdoor temperature is above 0℃, you can put it outdoors, but if the temperature is below 0℃, the plant will easily be frostbitten, which will not only affect its growth but may also freeze to death. Therefore, it usually cannot be kept outdoors in the north and needs to be moved indoors before winter.

2. How to spend the winter in the north

1. Move to the greenhouse: Although plum blossoms are said to be cold-resistant, they can only adapt to the winter in the south. When they move to the north and the temperature drops below zero, they will also be frostbitten. Therefore, in the north, it must be moved to a greenhouse in winter to ensure its normal growth.

2. Increase light: In addition to ensuring the temperature is suitable, the plum blossoms must also be provided with sufficient light, which is also conducive to its growth. Especially in winter, it must be exposed to the sun frequently, with no less than 6 hours of sunlight per day.

3. Reduce watering: Due to the low temperature in winter, the growth of plum blossoms slows down and the demand for water is not very strong, so watering needs to be controlled. Generally, wait until the soil is dry before watering, so that it can be kept in a relatively dry state to prevent too much water from affecting its growth.

4. Stop fertilizing: For the same reason as controlling watering, do not fertilize plum blossoms in winter, otherwise it will cause fertilizer accumulation, which will easily cause fertilizer damage in spring. However, you can apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers once before winter to help the plants survive the winter.

5. Proper pruning: In order to reduce the consumption of nutrients in winter, you can prune the branches of plum blossoms before winter, remove weak branches, diseased branches, and overgrown branches, so that it has enough nutrients to cope with the low temperatures in winter.