There are two very important things about alum root in summer, such as illumination.
Alum root likes light, and sufficient sunlight is good for the growth of alum root. But the sunshine in summer is too strong for alum root, so alum root needs to be kept away from direct sunlight in summer. It can be maintained on the shaded balcony, or in a cool place, such as an air-conditioned room.
Alum root spend summer, next is to pay attention to watering.
Alum root does not like too wet growth environment, afraid of water in the soil, because there is water easily lead to alum root rot.
Therefore, in the maintenance of alum root, the soil must be loose and permeable, and some river sand can be mixed in the soil to increase the permeability and drainage. When watering, we should follow the principle of fully dry and then watering. In summer, we should especially control watering, and don't cause rotten roots because of accumulated water.
Compared with the difficulty of summer, the winter of alum root is relatively simple
It is not necessary to water too much in winter, because the temperature is low, the growth of plants slows down, and the water content is not too much. And because of the low temperature, too much water and water, it may cause frostbite of alum root. Watering can be done on a sunny morning.
Whether alum root can be exposed in winter depends on the temperature. Although alum root is a cold and shade resistant plant, the low temperature in winter can do harm to it. Winter or need to be based on the climate and the growth of alum roots to decide whether to put it indoors or outdoors.