Wintersweet has been recognized as a kind of plum flower that can stand the test of cold and hot summer since ancient times, so it should be a very well bred flower. People often say that the waxberry is immortal in drought. From this point, we can see that its drought resistance ability is very good. So the potted plants at home don't need to be watered too much, just a little, as long as the potted soil is not dry and cracked.
Any kind of plant needs a certain amount of nutrients before it can be cultured well. Although Chimonanthus can stand the test of severe cold, the fertilizer should not be less. In fact, it is a kind of flower that likes fertilizer very much. Therefore, when breeding, we should pay attention to the best choice of fertile land, but not too fertile, every time we should fertilize it regularly.
The wintersweet that big family often sees is bigger generally, what outdoor ground grows is OK also without pruning. But indoor potted plants still need to be shaped frequently. It has a strong branching force and is known as the proverb of "there is no lack of branches in Chimonanthus". Pruning can make Chimonanthus grow more strong branches and blossom more.
Generally, it is advisable to prune the dead branches, over dense branches, Cross branches and disease and insect branches at the right time before the leaves leave after flower withering, and leave 2 to 3 pairs of buds at the base of the annual branches, and prune the upper branches to promote germination and branching.
Wintersweet likes sunshine and can endure half shade. Although it can grow in cold winter, it will be frozen if the temperature is too low. The temperature is about - 15 ℃ which can make winter safe. In the area south of Beijing, the temperature should be controlled within - 10 ℃ during flowering, otherwise the flowers will be damaged by freezing.
