{"id":1612,"date":"2023-02-28T22:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T21:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growflowersnow.com\/?p=1612"},"modified":"2023-02-28T22:52:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T21:52:44","slug":"how-cold-can-a-christmas-cactus-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growflowersnow.com\/how-cold-can-a-christmas-cactus-get\/","title":{"rendered":"How cold can a christmas cactus get?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Christmas cactus can get quite cold, but it can also tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Most Christmas cacti are native to tropical or subtropical regions, so they are used to warm weather. However, they can also survive in cooler climates. Christmas cacti can tolerate temperatures as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n

The Christmas cactus is a tropical plant, so it can’t tolerate temperatures below 50°F. If the temperature drops below 50°F, the plant will start to experience damage to its leaves and stem. In severe cases, the plant can die.<\/p>\n

When should I bring my Christmas cactus indoors? <\/h2>\n

Before the first frost, bring your Christmas Cactus indoors. Water your plant well, but make sure the soil isn’t too soggy. Christmas Cactus prefer moist soil, but they don’t like to be waterlogged.<\/p>\n

If your Christmas cactus has been exposed to cold temperatures, there are a few things you can do to try and save it. First, if the plant is still cold to the touch, bring it inside and let it slowly acclimate to warmer temperatures. Next, check for any signs of frost damage, like brown or black patches on the pads or stems. If you see any damage, carefully cut away the affected parts of the plant. Finally, water the plant well and give it some extra TLC until it recover.<\/p>\n

Can Christmas cactus stay outside in winter <\/h3>\n
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If you live in a warm climate, you can grow Christmas cactus outdoors year-round. However, if you live in a cold climate, you can only grow the plant outdoors during the summer months. Christmas cactus is not cold hardy and cannot tolerate freezing temperatures.<\/p>\n

If you’re growing succulents or cacti, it’s important to keep them in a temperature range of 40-80°F. Sways outside of this range can cause damage, so it’s best to keep them within this range if possible.<\/p>\n

What triggers a Christmas cactus to bloom? <\/h2>\n

To encourage bud set, provide bright light, temperatures between 55 F and 65 F, and 13 hours or more of continuous darkness each day. For flowers during the winter holiday season, long nights should be started in late September or October and continued for eight weeks.<\/p>\n

During the fall, it’s important to cut back on how much you water your Christmas cactus. Let the top two or three inches of soil dry out between waterings. This will help the plant to enter a state of dormancy, which is necessary for its bloom cycle. Once the plant has entered dormancy, you can begin to increase the amount of water and light it receives. The ideal temperature for a Christmas cactus is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n

How do you winterize a Christmas cactus? <\/h2>\n
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Christmas cacti prefer moderate humidity and room temperatures. They need to be watered when the top surface feels dry, and should never be allowed to sit in water. They will do best in daytime temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees, and evening temperatures of 55 to 65 degrees.<\/p>\n

If you see that your cactus plant’s tissue is softening, this is the first sign of freeze damage. The tissue will often turn white at first, but if the damage is severe, the tissue will eventually turn black and decay. In extreme cases, the freeze-damaged parts of the plant will fall off.<\/p>\n

When should you put a Christmas cactus in the dark <\/h3>\n

This will help to induce flowering.<\/p>\n

A Christmas cactus does best with infrequent watering, so that the soil can dry out between watering. In the spring and summer, water every one to two weeks. In the fall and winter, water every three to four weeks. In warmer zones, the Christmas cactus can be misted daily, but water thoroughly only when the soil has completely dried out.