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There are some flowers that are not afraid of the severe cold and bloom with charming brilliance in the cold season. They not only mainly bloom in winter, but are also easy to grow and beautiful. When in bloom, they are even fragrant. Today, let's find out what flowers are suitable for planting in winter.
Narcissus
Narcissus, also known as the fairy on waves, is one of the most popular ornamental flowers from winter to early spring. The flowering period of narcissus lasts for one month, from December to February of the following year, just around the Spring Festival, adding a festive atmosphere to the festival.
Narcissus likes a cool and humid environment, tolerates partial shade, and is neither cold-resistant nor high-temperature-resistant. When maintained indoors in winter, it is advisable to keep the temperature at 10-15℃, avoid direct sunlight, and water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist. The bulbs of narcissus are rich in stored nutrients and do not require excessive fertilization.
Clivia
Clivia, with its elegant and beautiful flower posture and evergreen leaves all year round. Although its main flowering period is in spring, proper maintenance in winter can also prompt it to bloom in advance. The flowers of clivia are mostly orange-red, bright in color and elegant in flower shape. Clivia likes a warm and humid semi-shady environment and is not resistant to severe cold and strong light. In winter, the plant needs to be moved to a warm place indoors and keep the temperature above 15℃ to avoid direct blowing of cold wind. Reduce the watering frequency to avoid waterlogging and causing root rot. Appropriate scattered light irradiation is helpful for flower bud differentiation.
Daphne odora
Daphne odora is famous for its strong floral fragrance. Its flowering period is just around the Spring Festival. Although its flowers are small, there are numerous of them, clustering into balls and colorful. There are many colors to choose from, such as white, pink, and purple. Daphne odora likes a cool and ventilated environment and is not resistant to cold or high temperature. In winter, the indoor temperature needs to be kept above 5℃ to avoid direct blowing of cold wind. Follow the principle of "water when dry" when watering to avoid overly wet potting soil. Apply appropriate fertilizers, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, to promote flower bud differentiation and blooming.
Wintersweet
Wintersweet, known as one of the "Three Friends of Winter" for its proud and cold-resistant posture of blooming alone. Its flowering period is in the dead of winter. The flowers are mostly yellow and have a strong fragrance. Wintersweet is highly cold-resistant and can adapt to temperatures as low as minus ten degrees. When maintained in winter, keep the soil slightly dry to avoid waterlogging and causing root rot. Wintersweet likes a sunny environment but can also tolerate partial shade. Prune the branches regularly to promote ventilation and light transmission, which is beneficial to the growth and blooming of the plant.
Christmas cactus
Christmas cactus is named after its stem joints resembling the claws of a crab. Its flowers are small and exquisite, bright in color, mostly red, pink, white, etc. The flowering period starts from late autumn and can last until the next spring. It is an excellent indoor ornamental plant in winter. Christmas cactus likes a warm and humid semi-shady environment and is not resistant to cold or high temperature. In winter, the plant needs to be moved to a warm place indoors and keep the temperature above 10℃. Do not water too much to avoid waterlogging and causing root rot. Appropriate scattered light irradiation promotes photosynthesis and blooming. Rotate the flowerpot direction regularly to make the plant receive uniform light and avoid the branches growing to one side.
The above five cold-loving flowers are not only easy to grow and live, but also beautiful and fragrant when in bloom. They are rare ornamental treasures in winter.