Frozen plants - The weather this year has shown us its teeth for good, since "Medea" managed to "dress in white" even in the very southern parts of the country.
Surely those of you who love plants and flowers and have plenty of them have done their best to protect them from the cold and frost. But what about those who did not or did not have the space to protect them? Low temperatures, frost, strong wind and snow are the threats of Winter to your plants.
Frozen plants - How to deal with frost damage
1. If you did not manage to take the necessary measures for the cold and the ice damaged you, see how you will save what is left:
2. Allow the ice to melt and do not wet the leaves at all, as this will create other layers of ice. If, nevertheless, there are problems in the plants after a snowfall, try to act methodically to help them recover.3. Do not prune damaged branches Frozen plants immediately after the snow. First wait for the weather to warm up a bit. This way, you will avoid problems from possible new frost.4. Only remove broken and dangerous branches.5. Protect from the morning sun any plants that appear to have been damaged by ice, with a black plastic or in any way that is convenient.
6. In the spring, and after you see new vegetation, prune them Frozen plants your 2-3 eyes below where necrosis begins from burning. In large plants, such as an old orange, for example, you may have to wait many months to see what has been saved.7. Give regular fertilizer to help the new vegetation, but also the growth of the root.8. Water during the hours when the temperatures are higher and the water is warmer. Avoid watering when strong winds blow, but splash the leaves after strong and dry air.
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