Start wintering
From autumn you can start thinking about wintering your citrus plants, because the thermometer can show values in the minus range surprisingly quickly. But the weather gods can just as easily give us many more sunny days.
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The plant benefits from every ray of sunshine it can experience outdoors. Her instincts harden, she becomes more resistant to Pests. So stay flexible! The move should only take place when the temperature of the ground and the air tend to zero.
Hibernate citrus plants in a well-tempered environment
Citrus plants can be overwintered warm, with warm meaning values between 10 and 15 ° C. Such winter quarters must also be bright at the same time. If the plant begins to lose leaves after it has been cleared, then the relationship between light and heat is wrong. Reduce the temperature or install one Plant lamp.(€ 65.50 at Amazon *)
Only in exceptional cases can a Also overwinter the citrus plant in a warm living room. Make sure you have enough light here.
Tips
If possible, avoid a very warm overwintering, as this can result in more frequent problems with pests.
Hibernate citrus plants cooler
Citrus plants can overwinter colder than previously described, but such winter quarters must also remain frost-free at all times. Constant temperature values of 5-10 ° C are ideal. The following rooms are suitable for cold winter storage:
- Garages
- unheated rooms
- Stairwells
- Garden houses
- Basement rooms
In cooler places, the citrus plants get by with less light, but it doesn't work entirely without it. Move the plants closer to the window or make do with one Plant lamp.
Protect from the cold of the ground
If a citrus plant is placed on a cold surface such as a concrete floor or tiles, the root ball can quickly become hypothermic. Then yours Leaves yellow. Put the pot on an insulating Styrofoam plate(€ 43.00 at Amazon *) or a coconut mat to prevent that from happening.
Care in winter
Even in winter, a citrus plant needs a minimum of Care.
- the warmer, the higher the water requirement
- pour lukewarm water
- the top third of the earth should be dry
- possibly. Use a moisture meter
- not resp. only a little in warm places fertilize
Check the soil regularly for mold. In the spring, in particular, care must be taken to ensure that the room is adequately ventilated. The relationship between light and temperature must also be constant eye keep and possibly be balanced. If the plant does not receive enough light for a long time, this can negatively affect the subsequent flowering and fruiting.
End of wintering
In mild regions of the country, a citrus plant can go outside from around April, otherwise only from mid-May. is Repot necessary if this should already be done in February or March.
