how to bring tropical plants indoors for the winter

Relocate the tropical plant in a room with high light or a sunny porch. For tropical plants that go dormant in the winter, reduce the amount of water and let the soil dry out a couple of inches deep in the container. Check each week and give a little water when the soil is dry to a depth of 3 inches.

1. How do you keep tropical plants alive in the winter?
2. How do you debug plants before bringing them indoors?
3. How do you bring potted plants inside in the winter?
4. When should I bring my tropical plants inside?
5. How cold is too cold for tropical plants?
6. Will plants die in 40 degree weather?

How do you keep tropical plants alive in the winter?

Save Your Tropical Plants in Winter

1. Step 1: Hose them Down. The first thing I'd do is give my plants and pots a good washing with the garden hose. ...
2. Step 2: Cut them Back. Going from a bright, sunny spot outdoors to your living room will shock a plant. ...
3. Step 3: Look for Pests. ...
4. Step 4: Bring them Inside. ...
5. Step 5: Keep them Happy. ...
6. Tropicals to Overwinter.

How do you debug plants before bringing them indoors?

Debugging Smaller Plants to Bring Inside

1. Step 1: Fill a soapy bucket. Fill a bucket with water and soap. ...
2. Step 2: Soak and spray (if necessary) Soak for about 15 minutes. ...
3. Step 3: Scoop and tidy. While the plant is soaking, scoop out things that float to the surface. ...
4. Step 4: Remove, rinse, repot (if necessary), and dry.

How do you bring potted plants inside in the winter?

When acclimating your houseplant, start by bringing the houseplant in at night. For the first few days, bring the container inside in the evening and move it back outside in the morning. Gradually, over the course of two weeks, increase the amount of time the plant spends indoors until it is indoors full time.

When should I bring my tropical plants inside?

You will need to bring your plants indoors before nighttime temperatures dip below 45 degrees (F). Most tropical plants will suffer damage at temperatures below 40 degrees, a few even below 50 degrees. Inspect plants for insects and diseases, and treat as appropriate before bringing plants back inside.

How cold is too cold for tropical plants?

Generally, the ideal temperatures for tropical plants are between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit, and anything below 50 degrees can start to cause problems. It is smart to avoid keeping plants near heat sources or cold draft areas.

Will plants die in 40 degree weather?

Plants native to the subtropics are in danger below 40 degrees F and pretty certainly going to be killed at 32 degrees F. Plants native to the tropics are often damaged below 50 degrees F and perish at about 40 degrees F.