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- Hibernate the Christmas cactus properly
- Do not overwinter the Christmas cactus, but spend the summer
- Tips
The Christmas cactus blooms in winter, but is not hardy
Hibernate the Christmas cactus properly
As a child of the tropics, the Christmas cactus is not hardy. But since he flowers in winter anyway, he is overwintered in the house. So there is no danger that he will freeze. Christmas cacti do not have to overwinter, but summer.
Do not overwinter the Christmas cactus, but spend the summer
The Christmas cactus has its heyday from late November to January. He is kept in the house during this time, so you can enjoy the flowering. So there is no danger that he will freeze to death in winter.
You do not have to overwinter a Christmas Cactus, so you should spend the summer over it. He puts in a rest phase during the warm season, in which he is less cast and kept cooler overall.
Tips
In summer, you are welcome to care for Christmas cactus outside. Find a location where it is not too sunny. Also make sure that the root ball does not get too wet when it rains.