Should I Water My Potted Plants Through the Winter: Winter Season Plant Care Tips

Should I water my potted plants through the winter? Here are some winter season plant care tips when it comes to watering, and hopefully they will answer some of your questions.
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[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks for purchasing the program and glad you enjoyed it. I don't like giving out my personal email here so contact me first on Facebook at Kincaid's Nursery.

[@danconstanciojr8476]

Moist, not sticky median.

[@audreyostrander6253]

Nice looking wand. Could you please provide information about your water wand? Vendor name, model number etc., maybe a link. What do you like about it. More great information! Thank you so much, Mike.

[@MaestroFriedrich]

i was just thinking about this. wind was crazy in bremerton lately . happy holidays!

[@MikeKincaid79]

It was horrible here the other day. My kids were so scared of trees falling on the house that they didn't sleep much that night. We got gusts of up to 60mph. Glad you're ok in Bremerton. Happy Holidays!

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[@noorzunaira]

Beautiful video my friend

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thank you very much!

[@janicejurgensen2122]

Thank you great explanation!

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

Excellent! I started my fascination with plants at 8-9 yrs old and 40 yrs later I am still learning, plus we all need a refresher every now and then. Mike you are hands down the best site for propagation tips. *As a lifelong learner we gather information from many sources...thanks for being a source with so many plant tips year-round for all of us following your channel : D* and Merry X-mas to the twins (sorry forgot their names - my own mother is an identical twin, she is Marilyn & my aunt is Carolyn : )

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks so much Katherine and Merry Christmas to you and your family too! So glad you learn from these videos and have a love for plants that goes back to your childhood. Enjoy the holidays! By the way, they look so much alike but are actually 18 months apart. No one believes me when I tell them, lol.

[@theodoreboyer2275]

You said it perfectly. When I worked professionally in greenhouses, only a few people were trusted with watering. Such a simple task, but so easy to mess it up--especially in winter.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad to have confirmation from a pro, thanks!

[@FarmerGarden]

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[@MikeKincaid79]

You and me both!

[@zacherymcfarlane3902]

I just started planting as a hobby late summer, and im just learning how planting works, only to realize that I will have to transition to winter mid growth. You helped me with my biggest question. Thank you so much!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad to help.

[@Pushpa-o3k]

Nice fig plants

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks!

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Totally made a drinking game from how many times you say "moisture" during this episode.😳🌚🌝🤭🤣 Lol. Just joking! Love your posts!! Continually inspired by your knowledge and enthusiasm!!! Truly lovely spirit. 🌱🌿🪴🌼🌻🏵️🍀

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL, whatever gets you excited, haha

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[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks! Really appreciate the shout out. Happy New Year to you and your family and I wish for you a great growing season!

[@Entertainment_Station_ES]

Have you ever tried to propagate Eastern Red Cedar? I have one in the woods behind my house, so I'm giving it a try. Also, how critical is it to have bottom heat right from the beginning? I just ordered the heat mat you suggested, but the cuttings were stuck about 2 weeks ago.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not a problem at all. You could leave them in the fridge for a year and then put on bottom heat and get them rooting. The 2 weeks without bottom heat, the cells at the cambium level are still down there multiplying and dividing. Bottom heat will just speed it up a little but don't overdo it and try to force them to root faster than nature wants them to. I don't have any Eastern Red Cedar but I do have the Western variety. I can try that one out later in the winter and see what happens. I think it would root like the green giants.

[@seedandshovel]

Send the angel trumpet sometime this week

[@dgc940]

Indoor houseplants a whole different subject. Sitting here typing I'm seeing 27% humidity and all my figs are inside a climate controlled room. 27 degrees and 35% outside. My skin needs water too lol and I have humidifier running 24/7 once a week I water them about 2 cups each and seems to work. I use my Myer's lemon as a gauge and watch for the leaves to droop. On the dormant figs I give 1 cup or less. All depends on the weather at the moment. And Im still learning as I go.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, indoors is completely different as the plants are in an active state of growth and the environment is more like summertime. In the summer, I water almost daily.

[@jiggjohns1028]

Still killin it with my Mike Kincaid sealable growth chamber got me a heating blanket under it and haven’t had to water in months, now I have some figs, confederate rose, kiwi, pomegranate started and flourishing 🤘🏻🤘🏻let’s all comment and give a big thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻 this man has completely got my gardening skills lookin on point plus it helps with the algorithm so this video gets to more feeds.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sweet, man! Glad to hear about your success. Thanks for the nice comment!

[@greenrockgarden2851]

😔Rookie propagation mistake. I overwatered my newly propagated lavender. They rotted. I will try again next year.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. Been there before. At least you know what the problem was and won't make that mistake again. I always get excited for this time of year because I know that after winter solstice, the days start getting longer and we're headed toward spring for all the second chances we need.

[@marschlosser4540]

Hey, chico! Only water if the plant depends on it Same in the garden. If the cactus looks wilted, water!

[@MikeKincaid79]

There ya go! Good rule of thumb. Only plant this doesn't seem to work for is figs. Once those leaves start drooping, no amount of water makes them perk back up.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

That's what I call high quality H2O! Lol

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hahahahaha, thanks Bobby!

[@rosewilson220]

Mike what did you put on the floor? Don’t look like dirt. I put temp greenhouse for winter on the grass.

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's about 4 to 6 inches of gravel that I compacted down and then heavy duty nursery weed barrier, like you see at retail nurseries.

[@baldyeti]

Great info yet again, Mike. Even better than the last two winter’s videos! I understand you’re in 8B, but I believe those same principles apply no matter what zone. Here in zone 4, Obviously I just don’t water when it’s frozen. But I do top the pots with snow, 1. it helps insulate them and 2. it’ll help water the plant during the thaw before I can dig my hose out of the snow. (Hehe) I sure do appreciate you, Mike. Merry Christmas from the Yetis to the Kincaids.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I love that idea about the snow for areas like yours that gets lots of it. Great insulator from wind too. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@candisfirchau3810]

We're in 8b/9a in SE Texas and we have crazy weather patterns, appreciate it

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, no kidding! After last winter, you guys have about the most unpredictable weather in the country. I like the 9a part for growing figs!

[@darlatidwell6255]

That helps. TY Mike. Happy Holidays! 🎄🦌

[@MikeKincaid79]

Happy holidays!

[@CookNComedy]

First, I water my hydrangeas in my garage every 2 to 4 weeks

[@MikeKincaid79]

Cool, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@robertlennihan3113]

Can a fig tree be grown in doors in a big pot I’m upstate NY

[@MikeKincaid79]

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Hi Mike, good to see you as always! Thank you for in depth explanation! You have a fantastic week as well! Blessings! Hugs to you and your girls🤗💜🤗🌲❄

[@MikeKincaid79]

Always good to see you, Camelia. Hugs!!!

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Thank you Mike! 🤗

[@BjorkL]

I'm in NY and have some perennials that I started from seed in the beginning of the year, and they are still quite small. I have them stored in one of those 5' greenhouses that has a plastic cover over it to protect them from the weather. I watered them about a month ago on a warmer day, but worry with such cold temps that the water will freeze and kill the plants. Lately, we have been in the 30s and 40s during the day and in the 20s during the night, but can get into the teens. Do you think I need to worry about the water freezing during the winter if I water when it's above freezing, but then freezes at night? TIA.

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's ok if the pots freeze but you're right to not water just right before a freeze. You don't want to create ice cubes, lol. Too much water could cause problems. I like to water when I know there's a few days or a week before freezing weather and that gives all the excess water time to drain.

[@BjorkL]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you so much for taking the time to reply!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Of course!

[@mattmcghee1137]

this channel is one of my go to, sometime could you do a series on starting your own nursery?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Matt! Yeah, I'll put some thought into it. By the way, I still owe you some rooted mulberry cuttings if you're still interested. I have Pakistani and World's Best. Let me know.

[@becomemoremills9783]

We are tempering down a new fig start How much down time does it need

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not sure what you’re asking but very curious. Could you rephrase?

[@alboggs7561]

Water plants on outdoor if u don't have a greenhouse

[@MikeKincaid79]

If it doesn't rain for awhile then yes, you'll have to water them.

[@Angela-yg3bc]

I lost 4 indoor plans due to overwatering. I can’t seem to get the balance right. I have 40 though so that’s 10%. Winter in Scotland is cooold 🥶

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good attitude. I'm curious, how cold? I think we have fairly similar climates but you probably get a lot more wind.

[@Angela-yg3bc]

@@MikeKincaid79 We've had 5 massive storms this winter. Thousands of trees uprooted. My greenhouse barely has any glass left unbroken. It snows in April (sometimes). Today is nice though. 8C and sunny. I'm originally from Greece so I do feel the cold more than the locals. :)

[@michaelh7506]

Hey Mike I want out side today looked at my flower bed. It's been to warm guess what some of my spring flowers are peeking through the dirt. I. In Ohio zone 6.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Wow, already? Well, that's exciting but sure hope the winter weather doesn't zap them too bad.

[@michaelh7506]

@@MikeKincaid79 was thinking the same thing they usually start in February.

[@carminepetracca7518]

you made me so thirsty mike. i have to remember to hydrate myself more frequently as the dry air from baseboard heat doesn't suck my capillaries dry. have a good one man. cp. ck your p.o. box.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Carmen, Shellie just brought the package home.

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@@MikeKincaid79 -- you're very welcome.

[@vonries]

Always excellent advice. Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

My pleasure!

[@joyhamilton4248]

Thanks for the info!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Any time!

[@dawnpickard1052]

What about fruit trees,grapes, blue berries outside

[@MikeKincaid79]

Same rules apply with in ground plants

[@dawnpickard1052]

@@MikeKincaid79 oh my gosh ok Thanks

[@neurocognitive]

Hi Mike - Thank you for such informative videos. You are a guiding light !! This is a bit off topic for this video, but here it goes. I am going to be propagating fig cuttings using your method, and will be putting the propagation boxes in my garage, with a rubberized heating pad you had suggested. I live in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, and the lows at night can get into the mid-30's on occasion, but generally stay in the mid to low 40's, with Winter daytime highs in the high 50's to low 70's (Zone 10a). I will be putting these cuttings in my unheated garage. Will they root in those night time temps, with my continuous heating pad running 24/7 on low ? Or is that too much of a differential in temperature, assuming the heating pad will get up to around 70-80 degrees at the bottom of the propagation box. I will set them on a small wooden pallet as you had suggested, to prevent from overheating. Your assistance would be most appreciated.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sounds like similar temps that I had when I made that video. I don't think you'll have a problem at all with a little fluctuation, and that's why I recommend insulating the cups with more material. The main points are to keep the bottoms warm and the tops cool. The bottoms should be somewhere around 10 degrees warmer than the tops of the cuttings but it's ok for the temps as a whole to fluctuate some. Just don't try to force roots to fast. Let them take their time rooting and you'll be happier in the end. It's ok if it takes 6 to 8 weeks to root, nothing is wrong.

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[@MikeKincaid79]

Awe, thanks Glenda! Merry Christmas to you and your family too!!!

[@TeamTrumpUSA]

Hello Mike, I live on the east coast and my porch faces the Atlantic so I get quite a bit of salt air. My question; why is it that regular ivy thrives but English ivy hardly grows. It has been replanted but still looks bad. Also, we have several walnut trees that produce a good yield every year. Is that typical so close to the ocean? Cheers and Happy Holidays

[@MikeKincaid79]

Happy Holidays, Michael. To be honest, I'm so unfamiliar with the growing conditions in your area that it would be tough for me to comment on those questions. I know some plants do better in coastal regions and the plant species will change drastically just 20 or 30 minutes inland. I'm sure the salt spray and sandy soil has something to do with it.

[@melb5244]

I have an enclosed greenhouse in zone 5a. I keep it at only about 42 degrees in the winter. Electric heat. How concerned should I be about humidity?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I don't think you have much to worry about at that temp as most things start growing above 55 degrees. You can always have a fan in there to keep some air circulating if you're worried about it.

[@aaronwilliamson4045]

Confirmed what I have learned.. In my greenhouse I have to watch for powdery mildew if I get the least bit over moisture.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, especially in an enclosed space without air flow

[@sbkhider]

Thank you Mike! I was actually wondering how often to water my plants over the winter. I live in Wyoming and it's quite dry and cold over the winter months so I will probably do once a month or so but will check the dirt before hand. Though it will be frozen I will check for ice crystals. They are out of the very cold and strong winds but I do know they need water over the winter months. Thanks again Mike!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you're adjusting for your climate and paying attention to your plants!

[@roxanneturpin620]

Hey Mike. Thanks for all you do! I''m wondering about my rose that's in a pot. It's outside next to the house and I can't figure out if I need to prune it down and wrap it or not. I am zone 8B also.

[@campbellpaul]

I live in zone 7 and have put them in my unheated garage for winter and they retain their leaves. I just cut the inside-pointing growth on my roses.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm also in 8b and I leave my roses outside for the winter. They survive with no problems at all. Winter is a good time to prune them back.

[@traceyjackson84]

Rule of thumb states that if you overwinter a shrub (of any kind) in a pot outdoors, as long as the plant is hardy to 2 zones below your own, it will survive in the pot without additional protection. For example, if you are in zone 8 and the shrub in your pot is hardy in zone 6, it will do just fine in the pot outdoors throughout the winter.

[@campbellpaul]

@@traceyjackson84 At some point, I started neglecting some potted plants only to have them come back quite nicely year after year.

[@traceyjackson84]

@@campbellpaul I too, have done that a few times, only to be so excitedly surprised in my zone 5 Spring season!

[@judipauli2130]

Very informative. Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad it was helpful, Judi!

[@dtgdowntogrowbear4140]

I started growing alot of plants indoors under lights I've been collecting different varieties of plants and tree aloe lavender, orchids venus fly trap morning glories some salvias sage ect. now that I have a collection any tips to sell clones and starts

[@MikeKincaid79]

I did make a video about selling plants here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIHWoYJ-pppkm68 I think this is what you're looking for and you'll get some good ideas. Good luck and have fun!

[@alyssapeters6271]

MIKE! I'm so glad you posted this! I keep forgetting to water my geraniums and lavender that I moved indoors. Fertilizer? I'll keep watching I'm sure you answer this. It has been so dry in VA!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Definitely don't let them dry out. I'll probably do a video about fertilizing actively growing plants through the winter. Glad this helped remind you to water your plants, lol.

[@alyssapeters6271]

@@MikeKincaid79 😂 I know I have them in a back room and little heat so I forget unless I go back there. I do try to water them if it rains 🌧 🙃 I figure it's nature calling 😂 it hasn't rained very much in Roanoke, VA but have been getting to freezing Temps so haven't watered plants outside. Hydrangeas already looking worrisome, thinking I need to cut them back?

[@lindakemer4950]

Back east we called ‘snow’ Mother Nature’s fertilizer. The more snow we had the more prolific the blooms.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's cool, never heard that before, but maybe it's because we don't get much snow here. Thanks for sharing, Linda, I'll have to look into it.

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[@MikeKincaid79]

sure do

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