1. Maintain the temperature
Margaritas in winter should be kept indoors at a temperature between 18-25 degrees. Avoid low temperatures that can cause them to have frost problems.
2. Reduce moisture
Margaritas are dormant during the winter months and require less water, so watering once every 7-10 days is sufficient. Keep the soil moist to avoid the problem of wetting and flooding that occurs when too much water is left in the pots and cannot be drained.
3. Control fertilization
Margarita is dormant in winter and needs very little fertilizer. Can be used every month on its liquid fertilizer, nitrogen fertilizer is best. Or you can not fertilize, its own nutrients are already sufficient.
4. Sufficient light
Winter temperatures are low, short light time, but Margaret has a high demand for light, should reach 8 hours of light time every day. Placed in the indoor breeding needs to be sufficient light.
5. Trimming branches and leaves
Margaritas need to be trimmed in winter because it can bloom twice during this period. Once you have identified the main branch, cut off any other unwanted branches and leaves. Avoid slow growth of the main branch due to competition for nutrients. Lateral branches around the main branch should be reduced in number and not longer than the main branch.
6. Pests and Diseases
Margaritas should also be prevented from pests and diseases in winter by using insecticides or carbendazim.