On cold winter days it is better to keep the plants in the winter garden. The winter garden represents a small corner of nature within the walls of your own home. This wonderful sunny space protects plants from the winter cold, but often also serves as an ideal place to relax. The living winter garden is often used as an outdoor living room, where you can spend relaxing hours with a favorite book, quiet music, and of course a delicious dinner. It is not the furniture but the choice of plants that plays the most important role here. Choose plant species that you like best. The winter garden offers a great scene for exotic orchids or easy-care, non-flowering plants, and you – the opportunity to realize your beautiful ideas.
The plant varieties needthe same careas in summer – watering, fertilization, pruning, etc. As a rule, winter gardens are decorated with tropical and subtropical plants: palm trees, lianas, Benjamini, ferns, citrus fruits. The slightly changing climate of the tropics and subtropics allows these plants to grow all year round. You consistently receive heat and light in the quantities you need. High temperature and humidity help the development of dense vegetation. It is not surprising that plants from southern regions reach enormous sizes in their natural environment. Therefore, it is very important to create an environment that is as close to home as possible.
Many plant species suffer not from inadequate care but from excessive care. And in most cases, that means excess soil moisture. Standing water can lead to root rot. You should buy a humidity meter for the winter garden. The higher the temperature, the higher the humidity must be. Almost all plants love washing their leaves. For this you can use the same water that you use for irrigation. The general rule for watering is – better to let it dry than to overwater. No water should remain in the bowl. When the bowl is full an hour after watering, then you should pour it out. You should be aware that daily air temperature affects the water needs of plants.
The area should be developed in such a way that the necessary light is easily provided. For this purpose, the walls and the ceiling are mainly made of glass. If you notice that your plants are pale or have yellow leaves, you definitely need more lighting. Also note that during the flowering period they would need more light. Arrange the flowering species on shelves near the windows. Plants with dark and fleshy leaves prefer shady areas. The place by the window is warmer, but if the foundation is stone, the roots could become diseased. Use wooden or raffia coasters. The air currents also cause great damage to the plants.
Check often whether everything in the winter garden is in good condition. This means checking the edges of the roof to prevent water leaks, sealing the door and window hinges and replacing the rubber seals if necessary. Also remember to keep the windows clean. Dirty windows are known to block 40% of daylight and in winter it will be a problem for you.
