If we live in an area where temperatures drop below ten degrees in winter, buying plants during this season involves taking on several important risks. And, the change to which we put them can cause them many problems, to the point that they could weaken so much that it would be difficult for them to sprout when the weather improves.
But Why not buy plants in winter? To learn more about this topic, we encourage you to continue reading.
The plants that we find in nurseries are exposed to environmental conditions that are probably not the same as those that are going to be in our home, especially if we talk about the so-called indoor plants that are inside the greenhouse. You have to think that, although our home is a few meters from the establishment, everything will be new for the species that we are going to acquire: the location, the temperature, the care, everything.
Also, we cannot forget that during winter the plants usually do not growThey just stay alive by performing the basic functions of respiration, perspiration and photosynthesis, at a very, very slow rate. Any change can harm them at any time of the year, but when temperatures are so low the risk is even greater. In fact, it is not surprising that the leaves turn brown / black quickly and that the flowers, if present, abort.
For all these reasons, if we still really want to buy a plant and cannot wait, it will always be better if said plant has had it in the open for at least a year. If it is in a greenhouse and we take it home, it is very possible that it will not survive unless we keep it near a heat source in a room where a lot of natural light enters and we water it only when the soil is dry with warm water .
So, to avoid unnecessary risks, I highly recommend waiting until spring to do your shopping 🙂.