Winter quarters for potted plants »What to do with the potted plants?

Do all potted plants need winter quarters?

Among the numerous container plants, there are some that are considered hardy. These can usually be quite good overwinter outside, but may require an additional Winter protection. The root ball needs special protection so that it neither freezes nor drowns.

What does the perfect winter quarter look like?

Not all container plants need the same conditions to be successful Overwinter. Exotic plants often suffer permanent damage at temperatures below 10 ° C or 15 ° C, other plants can even tolerate frost for a short time.

Evergreen plants should overwinter lightly if possible, so that they do not develop horny shoots. Deciduous plants, on the other hand, are usually allowed to overwinter in a cool, dark place. A dark cellar is also suitable here.

What should I watch out for in spring?

In spring you can use your container plants again

put outsidebut not all at the same time. For most of them it is enough to wait for the ice saints; for very sensitive plants, the night temperatures should not drop below the required minimum temperatures. Depending on the type of plants, these are 10 ° C or even 15 ° C. In addition, getting used to it should take place slowly.

It is essential to check your container plants for pest infestation and any signs of disease in spring. Also take a close look at the tub to see if it is still big enough for the plant. If it's too small, it's time to Repot.

The essentials in brief:

• each adapted to the individual plants
• exotic plants: warm and bright
• less sensitive plants: frost-free
• evergreen plants: usually bright
• Tubers: mostly dark, dry and cool
• when moving to winter quarters Cut back allowed in autumn
• in the spring get used to it slowly