This time we will introduce winter flower pots that will add color to the cold season.
poinsettia
First of all, winter means Christmas!
When you think of Christmas, you think of poinsettias!
The bright red flowers are eye-catching.
People often think that the bright red parts of a poinsettia are petals, but...
This bright red part is called a bract.
The leaves have changed.
In fact, the flower is this part
The little grains in the middle are the flowers.
How to Care for Poinsettias
Placement
Since it is a flower that is available during the Christmas season, you might think that it is resistant to the cold.
Poinsettias are actually quite sensitive to the cold.
It is native to Mexico
Enjoy it in a warm place.
Indoors, a sunny window is the best spot!
Exposure to cold can cause discoloration and wilting.
Watering
When the soil is dry, water it.
Touch the soil with your hand and if it's not damp
Water thoroughly until it comes out from the bottom of the pot.
When the flowers are finished?
Poinsettias are perennial plants, so they bloom every year.
While picking off the dead leaves
Wait for new shoots to appear in the spring.
After that, you can prune, repot, and apply short-day treatment to encourage flowering.
You can also enjoy beautiful poinsettias.
Short-day treatment is a bit difficult
If you're interested, please give it a try.
cyclamen
The second is cyclamen, known as the "queen of winter flower pots."
The frilly petals are worthy of the name
It will add a touch of elegance to your room.
This cyclamen can sometimes be seen in winter flower beds.
Not all varieties can be kept outdoors!
Cyclamens used in gardening
"Garden cyclamen" has been bred to be resistant to cold.
Be careful as unbred varieties are weak to cold.
Check the tag attached to the flower.
How to care for your cyclamen
Placement
It is sensitive to cold, so place it in a sunny spot indoors.
If you place it in a place with extreme temperature differences, it will die.
Try to keep the temperature as constant as possible.
After the evening, when it gets cold by the window
It would be a good idea to move them to a place where they won't feel the cold.
Watering
Cyclamens have lots of leaves and need lots of water.
When the soil is dry, water it thoroughly.
Cyclamens of sizes 4 and above are
It is not uncommon for water to be supplied from the bottom like this.
In this case, place it on the saucer at the bottom of the pot.
Make sure there is always water in it.
By occasionally watering the soil from above
The stock is growing well.
When the flowers have finished
Wilted flowers and discolored leaves
Pull out the stem like this.
If you leave the withered flowers
It is important to pick off the flowers frequently as they will not produce new flowers.
Cyclamen is a perennial plant that blooms every year.
From spring onwards, keep it in a cool, shady place outdoors.
If it survives the hot summer, new shoots should appear again.
This time we introduced two types of winter flower pots.
You may even receive it as a year-end gift or Christmas gift.
Take good care of it
I hope you can enjoy its beautiful appearance for a long time.
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Author: Nakanishi Edited by: Kambara
