So that potted plants can overwinter, you should slowly but surely bring them inside. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to storage.
Potted plants are much more sensitive to frost than outdoor plants. In order for them to survive the cold season, a few measures are necessary, which can differ depending on the plant species.
Potted plants that like it dark
First we would like to introduce you to the most common plants that like it dark. Therefore, they hardly need water and can wait in the basement or in the shed for spring. For potted plants that like it dark, you should also pay attention to the right temperature. Since most potted plants do not like temperatures below 5 degrees, you should bring them indoors in good time. Lantana, gentian bush and angel's trumpets should never be stored below 5 degrees. Temperatures above 10 degrees are ideal here. African lilies, spice bark, pomegranate and also the coral bush tolerate temperatures down to freezing point. The temperatures can reach up to 10 degrees, but please no more.
The Exception
The fig tree is an exception to the plants. It should never be stored above 5 degrees. But it can also withstand temperatures down to minus 10 degrees. Remember: If you store plants too warm, they will sprout too early.
Potted plants that like it bright
Some plants also prefer bright locations. Of course, they have to be watered regularly there. The right temperature is very important for storage. No general statement can be made here, because while some do not tolerate frost, temperatures below 0 degrees do not bother others at all.
Place potted plants in the conservatory
Bougainvillea, daisies and the citrus tree prefer temperatures of around 10 degrees. However, they should never be stored below 5 degrees. The passion flower and the date palm can sometimes tolerate temperatures around the freezing point. But they like areas between 5 and 10 degrees best.
In the case of oleanders, laurels and olives, it's not so bad if the temperatures drop below freezing, minus 5 degreesare no problem. However, temperatures around plus 5 degrees are ideal here. It is best to place such plants in the unheated conservatory, because that is where the right temperatures prevail and the lighting conditions are usually right.