Alaskan Houseplants Winter Gardening In Alaska

Amaryllis, lilies, cyclamen, and pelargoniums will all bloom during the darkest of winter months. Other top ornamental houseplants for the 49th state? Go for coleus, with its lush, jewel-toned foliage. Many varieties prefer shade to sun, so you will need minimal grow light time.

1. How do you keep plants alive in Alaska?
2. How do you keep houseplants alive in the winter?
3. What plants can grow in Alaska?
4. When can you start planting in Alaska?
5. Do plants grow faster in Alaska?
6. Can you grow cucumbers in Alaska?
7. How cold is too cold for houseplants?
8. Should you mist plants?
9. Where should I store my plants in the winter?
10. What kind of fruit grows in Alaska?
11. What flowers grow best in Alaska?
12. Can you grow corn in Alaska?

How do you keep plants alive in Alaska?

Install grow lights on a timer to provide your indoor plants in Alaska with the additional light they need to keep them from going dormant. A terrarium adds extra humidity, and increases the air temperature around the plant.

How do you keep houseplants alive in the winter?

5 Tips to Revitalize and Keep Houseplants Alive in Winter

1. Cut back the water (and the fertilizer for that matter) Yellow leaves? ...
2. Give your plant a bath. ...
3. Seal up those windows. ...
4. Shine the light. ...
5. Wait on re-potting, but don't be afraid to prune.

What plants can grow in Alaska?

• Arugula, Beans, Beets, Calabrese Broccoli, Cabbage, Corn, Endive, Lettuce, Kale, Melon, Mustard, Okra, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Scallions, Sorrel, Spinach, Summer Squash, Swiss Chard and Tomatoes.
• If you have warmer days and cold nights, consider planting greens in small containers to bring inside at night.

When can you start planting in Alaska?

For most crops that can be started indoors, seeds should be started about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. This gives the plants plenty of time to grow large and healthy enough to survive their eventual transplanting to the garden. Read more about starting seeds indoors here.

Do plants grow faster in Alaska?

Basking in as much as 20 hours of sunshine per day, Alaskan crops get a photosynthesis bonus, allowing them to produce more plant material and grow larger. ... The extra sunlight also makes the produce sweeter.

Can you grow cucumbers in Alaska?

Of course, to the list of easy-to-grow Alaskans should add any vegetable starts they can buy locally. Just be aware that tomatoes, cucumbers and most squashes really do best in a greenhouse or cold frame.

How cold is too cold for houseplants?

Most houseplants are tropicals and prefer temperatures between 65-75°F during the day and about 10 degrees cooler at night. For many plants, temperatures below 50°F can cause problems. Adjust thermostats to cater to your comfort, but remember your plants need some consideration.

Should you mist plants?

Misting houseplants is a very simple and effective way to boost humidity. "Misting is also an easy solution to the risk of overwatering your plants," he adds, instructing to, "pay attention to the color and texture of the leaves on your plant. Plants with brown or dry leaf tips will benefit from regular misting."

Where should I store my plants in the winter?

Cut back the foliage; dig up the bulb, corm or tubers; remove all dirt from them and allow to dry out. Store these in a cool, dry and dark area throughout the winter, then replant them outside in spring. Tender perennials can be overwintered in a cool, dark basement or garage where temperatures stay above 40 degrees F.

What kind of fruit grows in Alaska?

Alaskan growers have suc- cessfully established several dozen apple varieties and several cherries, plums, and apricots in locations from Ketchikan to Fairbanks and west to Kodiak. Most of this success de- pends on a favorable location and special care associated with home culture.

What flowers grow best in Alaska?

10 Perfect Alaska Perennials (Growing Tips)

• Viola. ...
• Primrose. ...
• Forget-Me-Not. ...
• Monkshood Ivorine. ...
• Siberian Aster. ...
• Alaska Poppy. ...
• Arctic Starflower. These amazing flowers are white and shaped like stars. ...
• Tall Bluebells. The plants bloom with both lavender and blue flowers on a single plant that sometimes has a slight tinge of pink.

Can you grow corn in Alaska?

Sweet corn can be grown in Alaska's cool environments by employing clear polyethylene mulch to raise soil temperatures. Rows should be run north and south, spaced about 5 feet apart for 4-foot wide mulch. Weeds can be controlled under clear polyethylene mulch by spraying with atrazine after seeding and before mulching.