How does Long Tu Zhu survive the winter?
As winter approaches, many plant lovers begin to pay attention to how to safely survive the cold season. Clerodendrum thomsoniae (scientific name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is a tropical plant that is sensitive to low temperatures, so winter maintenance requires special attention. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to the winter maintenance methods of Long Tu Zhu.
1. Key points for winter maintenance of Long Tu Zhu

Long Tu Zhu needs special attention to the management of temperature, light, watering and fertilization in winter. The following are specific maintenance points:
| Maintenance project | Specific requirements |
|---|---|
| temperature | Keep above 10℃ and avoid going below 5℃ |
| light | Diffuse light for at least 6 hours a day and avoid direct strong light |
| watering | Reduce watering frequency and keep soil slightly dry |
| fertilize | Stop fertilizing in winter to avoid root burn |
| Humidity | Keep the ambient humidity at 50%-60% to avoid drying out |
2. Common problems and solutions for Long Tu Zhu in winter
During the winter maintenance process, you may encounter some problems. The following are common problems and solutions that have been hotly discussed by netizens in the past 10 days:
| question | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves turn yellow | Too much water or too low a temperature | Reduce watering and move to a warmer location |
| fallen leaves | Insufficient light or low humidity | Increase scattered light and spray water to humidify |
| Growth arrest | Normal phenomenon during winter dormancy | Maintain maintenance conditions and wait for spring recovery |
| pests and diseases | Poor ventilation or high humidity | Improve ventilation and reduce humidity |
3. Precautions for winter maintenance of Long Tu Zhu
1.Avoid sudden cooling:Dragon spit beads are sensitive to temperature changes, so avoid placing them near doors and windows in winter to avoid being exposed to cold wind.
2.Control watering frequency:In winter, the plant enters a dormant period and requires less water. Excessive watering can easily lead to root rot. It is recommended to wait until the soil surface is dry before watering.
3.Increase light time:In winter, when the light is weak, you can move the dragon spitzhu to a sunny windowsill, but avoid direct sunlight at noon.
4.Stop fertilizing:Dragonite grows slowly in winter, and fertilization can easily cause fertilizer damage. It is recommended to start fertilizing after the growth resumes in spring.
5.Maintain humidity:Indoor heating in winter can easily cause the air to dry out. You can increase the ambient humidity by spraying water or using a humidifier.
4. Long Tuzhu winter maintenance experience hotly discussed by netizens
According to the hot topics in the past 10 days, many plant lovers have shared their experience in winter maintenance of Long Tu Zhu:
-Experience one:"I placed the Dragon Tuzhu on the balcony facing south, where it can receive more than 6 hours of scattered light every day, and there are almost no leaves falling in winter."
-Experience two:"In winter I usually water the soil once every two weeks. Before watering, I will touch the soil with my hands to make sure it is dry before watering again."
-Experience three:"I put a basin of water next to the dragon spit beads to increase the humidity through evaporation, and the effect is very good."
-Experience four:"If the temperature is lower than 10°C, I will cover the Long Tu Zhu with a plastic bag, but I will open it for 2 hours a day to ventilate it."
5. Summary
Winter maintenance of Long Tu Zhu requires special attention to the management of temperature, light, watering and humidity. Through reasonable maintenance measures, it can be ensured that Long Tu Zhu safely survives the cold winter and resumes vigorous growth in spring. I hope the content of this article will help you take better care of your dragon spit beads.
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