Don't overfeed your indoor plants in winter: they need rest

12.12.2023 12:31

In winter, many novice gardeners make the mistake of feeding their plants in the hope that they will continue to grow.

In fact, winter is a kind of rest period even for houseplants, which are kept warm all year round.

Fertilizing during this period can act as a stimulant, which can have a negative effect on the plant.

Let's turn to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

When can you continue fertilizing plants?

The procedures can be resumed only in early spring, when new leaves appear on the plants.

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It is also important to remember that some flowers still need feeding – Schlumbergera, Kalanchoe, Spathiphyllum and violet.

It should be noted that replanting indoor plants in winter is also not the right decision.

It is better to replant only if the plant has obvious signs of root rot or other similar diseases.

Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti