P :I have recently moved into my first new apartment. I got some nice potted flowers and I have no idea how to handle them after winter. All I know is that they need special care during this time.
O:Underend winterperiodresting pot plants requirereviewandrating their statusDuring this operation, we remove dried leaves and even whole shoots, shorten the bulky, too longlongtwigs Plants undergoing a state of rest inrooms coolermove towarmerandresumewatering , slowly starting to increase the amount of water so that the dried soil gradually begins to take in it. Toolarge quantity waterwill not be absorbed, but will run over the dry surface, avoiding the roots. You can also put the pot ona dozen minutesinto the water so that its surface isbelowshore flowerpots
Some plants will needoverdo to larger containers Too large specimens may only have the top layer of the substrate changed. Beforetransplanting plantmust be well watered, because only then it is easier to remove from the pot, andlump rootdoes not crumble.After transplanting, the plant should stand in a shaded place for about a week, andfertilization begins after 2 monthsIf the new pot is ceramic, soak it in water for a few hours before use; while the used pot is washed withadditive detergentandrinse
Area soilin the pot, as well as the pot itself, are often covered withwhitish ,yellowishorbrown tarnishThese are most often mineral compounds deposited on the surface as a result of water evaporation. They are not harmful to plants, butnot look aesthetically pleasingTheir color depends on the chemical composition of substances present in the water we use for watering. To improve the appearance of the soil, replace itstop layer layeror sprinkle with gravel, and the sidespots clean sharp with a washcloth
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Wateringis best to use boiled ,cooled waterCalcium s alts precipitate during cooking inform fine suspensionor sediment and become unavailable to plants; the remaining s alts do not precipitate. Such water issoftand can be used forcare most plantspotted
Fertilization plantsresume only afterearlier watering otherwise it maycause damage roots .
