The ideal winter quarters for citrus plants
Hibernate citrus plants in this country ideally frost-free, cool and bright. The temperature values for a warmer winter are between 10 and 15 ° C, for a cooler winter between 5 and 10 ° C.
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Basement rooms, garages, Greenhouses(€ 60.76 at Amazon *) and stairwells can offer such temperatures. Living rooms, on the other hand, are heated and are usually at least 20 ° C warm. This makes it clear that the living room is not an ideal winter place for citrus plants.
Living room only as a last resort
If no suitable winter quarters are available, you may have no other choice but to overwinter the citrus plant "too warm". Leave the citrus plant outside as long as possible, because every hour of sunshine strengthens your health. You should only put the plant in the living room when the soil and air temperature come close to zero.
There is a high need for light
The warmer a citrus plant hibernates, the more light it needs. Since the natural incidence of light is naturally weak in winter, you should place them close to the window. If it gets too little light there, too, it will soon drop the first leaves. Respond quickly by using a Plant lamp(€ 65.50 at Amazon *) to install.
Plan for increased care needs
A citrus plant needs more in the living room care than in cold winter quarters, as it will not stop growing completely.
- water regularly and as required
- as soon as the upper third of the earth dries up
- Farther fertilize
- however more reserved than in the main growing season
Dangers if the winter is too warm
If the winter is too warm, there is a particular danger Pests. So have it Spider mites easy to conquer the citrus plant in warm and dry air. Spray the plant with water regularly to prevent infestation. Also, watch out for lice.
Excerpt from the living room
The citrus plant should leave the warm living room as early as possible, provided the outside temperature allows it. In mild regions of the country this can be possible as early as April.