Plants that bloom in winter
Greek myth has it that Demeter gets so depressed because her daughter has to spend some time in the underworld with Hades, that she does not allow plants to grow and that is why we have winters. The truth is that the botanical panorama in these cold months is usually a bit sad, with empty pots and plants on the verge of death.
Don't resign yourself to the sadness of Demeter, because it's possible to adorn your spaces with these plants that bloom in the winter.
Tips for caring for winter flowers
The change of season represents a transformation of the habits and customs of caring for and growing plants. While winter flowers may be on the list of plants that can withstand extreme temperatures, it's a good idea to take some precautions to ensure their well-being. Get to know them and learn their particular requirements.
- Water the plants moderately, as with low temperatures there is a risk of waterlogging and root rot.
- If you decide to place plants indoors or indoors, remember that winter flowers are usually plants that can withstand cold and frost, so avoid leaving them in heated or very low spaces.
- If the temperatures in your city are very extreme and reach 0 degrees, then you will have to protect your plants. To do this, you can cover the base around the plant with dry leaves. This will prevent the roots from freezing.
- Don't skip fertilizing during and before the winter months. This way you will guarantee lots of beautiful and colorful flowers to brighten up this cold season.
- Also, consider purchasing and applying a fungicide. At this time of year, due to the excess humidity, it is common for plants to be more prone to fungus.
The 4 Cutest Winter
Plants Pansies Pansies
are the quintessential winter flowers. There are many varieties, and almost all of them are frost-resistant plants. They should be planted in an area where they receive full sunlight, because although they resist the cold very well, they require a lot of light to grow.
You have to be very careful with watering, because there is a risk of root rot if the soil becomes waterlogged or if the substrate is not easy to drain. Do this every 2 to 3 days in moderation. When watering, you should avoid letting the water touch the flowers because they will burn. If you want to lengthen flowering, trim off faded flowers and stem tips to encourage the emergence of new buds.
Natural Pine
Pines are hardy, hundred-year-old trees that remain green and radiant even under the harsh winter conditions.
In many unscrupulous nurseries, they cut young trees, which they place in a pot with soil and which barely last the month of December. For this reason, it is advisable to ask what species of pine you are buying, if it is adapted for life indoors and in a pot. An excellent option is to buy from online plant nursery stores, which guarantee the integrity of their plants.
Pine trees are very resistant to extreme climates, both cold and hot, although their ideal temperature ranges between 10 and 25°C. Irrigation will depend on the season. In winter, water should be watered to keep the soil moist, but be careful not to flood the roots, which are very delicate and can rot easily.
Hellebore
is a group of perennial plants, beautiful and highly appreciated for their beautiful flowers, wide and with beautiful pistils. It usually blooms between the months of December and March, although several extend this period until May. It is resilient, it has great adaptive capacity. It prefers shade or semi-shade, it should never be in direct sun, as it damages the flowers.
Hellebore requires abundant watering, the soil should always be moist. It doesn't grow very well in drought or very hot conditions. You can fertilize it once a year with manure and shortly before flowering, use a mineral fertilizer to stimulate flower growth.
Poinsettia or Poinsettia The poinsettia
adorns thewinter season with its colour, to the point of becoming the emblematic protagonist of decorations. Although it is a plant typical of warm climates, it can tolerate winter indoors.
It is a plant that prefers bright environments, although you should avoid exposing it to drafts or heating. If you have no choice and must place it in a heated place, spray its leaves first to prevent it from harming it.
You should always keep your substrate moist, but avoid wetting the flowers and leaves so that they do not deteriorate. You can use immersion irrigation, placing it for about 15 minutes in a bowl of warm water and then letting the excess water drain out. To ensure it blooms the following year, prune the stems, leaving them about 10 cm long. In September-October, cover it completely with a dark plastic or thick cardboard for about 12 hours a day. This will stimulate the growth of the flowers.