How do mint potted plants survive the winter? How to raise mint potted plants

Mint is known to love warmth. Although the root system can withstand temperatures of minus 15 degrees Celsius, when exposed to cold air, the aboveground parts will wither. So, to keep the mint green in winter, the most important thing is to keep the mint warm.

First, the temperature control.

Peppermint is resistant to both high temperatures and cold, and the most suitable growing temperature is 20-30 degrees.

Second, the choice of lighting.

Peppermint is a light-loving plant that needs full sunlight, and the more light it is, the more conducive to the growth of mint, so it should be moved back indoors for maintenance in winter, and it should also be placed near the windowsill.

3. Watering and fertilizing.

In winter, the temperature is low, the potting soil evaporation is reduced, and the watering should not be too much, just keep the potting soil slightly moist.

1. Plenty of sunshinePotted mint can be maintained in a sunny place, and the pot can be rotated regularly to promote the plant to receive even light, which is conducive to a fuller mint plant shape.

2. Water and fertilizer managementDuring the growth period of mint, it is necessary to water in time to keep the soil moist, but there should be no water accumulation, and when the temperature is low in winter, the amount of watering needs to be reduced.

3. Prune in timePrune the mint regularly to reduce nutrient consumption and improve the aesthetics of the plant, and pay attention to disinfecting the wound after the pruning is completed.

The specific steps for potting mint are as follows:1. Soil: Mint has very strict requirements for soil, except for sandy, clayey, acid-alkali and low-lying poorly drained soil, the general soil can be planted, with sandy loam and alluvial soil as well.

The pH of the soil should be pH.

2. Watering: Mint likes a moist soil environment, and it is more moisture-tolerant, especially during the growth period, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, but the amount of water should not be too large, and it is strictly forbidden to be waterlogged. Usually watering to maintain the habit of "not dry, not watering, watering is watering", if you use rice water, it will be more beneficial to the growth of mint, to the winter, to reduce the number of watering and the amount of water.

3. Sunlight: As a potted plant, mint is generally cultivated in a semi-shady environment, that is, astigmatism is irradiated rather than direct sunlight. If it is placed on the balcony to breed, it can be placed on the back of the sun wall root, which can shade part of the sun, if it is a room hall cavity culture, it is best to put it 3-5 meters away from the balcony of the sun, so that it can receive astigmatism.

1. Preparation of potting soilWhen maintaining potted mint, start by choosing a moderately sized pot with a drained bottom, and a soft, fertile, well-drained sandy soil.

2. The environment is suitableKeep the mint in a sunny, ventilated place, and turn the pot once a week to make the mint receive even light.

3. Water and fertilizer methodsDuring the peak growth period of mint, it is necessary to water in time to keep the soil moist, but there should be no stagnant water, and apply thin liquid fertilizer every ten to twenty days.