The return of cold and humidity is not ideal for all your outdoor plants.
From October, you have to start bringing certain
plants in warm.
Aromatic plants
Aromatic plants can be kept warm during the winter.
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Some plants will be able to move from the garden to the kitchen.
Indeed, rosemary, oregano, basil and other
aromatic plants
are among the plants that can be kept warm during the winter.
Before bringing them indoors, inspect the herbs carefully for the presence of pests, such as scale insects and aphids.
These insects feed on plant sap and contribute to plant decline.
If one of your aromatic plants is infested with it, it is better to leave it outside, because these pests can do serious damage to your other indoor plants.
In the house, place the aromatic herbs near a window or near a light source and water them regularly.
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tropical plants
In autumn, place your orchids near a window.
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Hibiscus, orchids, bird of paradise, passionflower, palm trees, so many
tropical plants
that will not tolerate cool temperatures.
These plants originating from Africa, Asia or Central America are very sensitive to temperatures below 18°C.
It is advisable from mid-September to bring these tropical plants indoors and place them in a bright and humid place, such as a veranda or an outdoor canopy.
Above all, do not stick them against heating sources (radiators, wood stoves or fireplaces).
Finally, with regard to watering, it must be limited to maintain a slight humidity.
Water once or twice a month.
Good to know :
When tropical plants are brought in too late, they tend to yellow, lose their leaves and flowers.
potted plants
The geranium is a very chilly plant that does not support the cold and even less the frost.
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It's also time to bring
in your potted plants.
Citrus fruits, geraniums and bougainvilleas do not particularly appreciate spending the winter season outside.
Place all your potted plants in a bright, cool, and airy room, such as a garage or basement, away from drafts.
Some of these plants go into a dormant phase during the winter.
To prepare them for their next flowering, it is important to prune them to remove dead wood and faded flowers and thus not unnecessarily weaken the plants.
Water them sparingly once a month until February.
Indeed most of these plants, such as euphorbias and cacti, do not need to be watered, unless you notice the leaves and stems wilting.
Finally, avoid squeezing them too tightly together to avoid the appearance of diseases.
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Good to know :
Before bringing these plants indoors, rinse them with plenty of water to eliminate insects, then spray the leaves with an insecticidal soap or other diluted soap.