Winter Watering
All plants, especially newly set specimens, need water during cold weather. (Some assume that overcast skies and low temperatures mean moisture is not needed by plants.) Cold, dry wind removes moisture from soil and plant tissues. The only way to know if a plant needs moisture is to determine the actual condition of its soil. When in doubt, scrape off a few inches of topsoil. If it is dry, water is needed to insure internal health of plants. Potted plants indoors encounter three major problems in the winter: overwatering; underwatering; and improper light.