How to care for cactus in winter

Is cactus afraid of cold?

The suitable temperature for cactus growth is between 20-35 degrees, but when the temperature is below 20 degrees, the growth of the plant will become slow, and when the temperature drops below 10 degrees, it will basically stop growing, so it is not cold-resistant and is afraid of freezing.

To ensure that the cactus does not freeze to death in winter, it is best to move it indoors for maintenance. It can be placed in a sunny place indoors. Also, you need to pay attention to watering it less, the flowerpot should be ventilated, and the indoor ventilation should be kept.

How to care for cactus in winter

1. It is best to move the cactus indoors for maintenance in winter, and place it in a sunny place indoors. The plant will grow poorly without sunlight. In addition, the growth rate of cactus becomes slow in winter, so the requirement for water is lower. Therefore, you can control watering appropriately, watering once every half a month, and it should be done when the weather is good.

2. Cacti can be exposed to the sun in winter because they like sunlight and the temperature is relatively low in winter. Exposing the plants to the sun properly can increase the temperature and help the plants survive the winter.

3. Pay attention to the temperature difference: The temperature difference between day and night should not be too large during the growth of cactus, otherwise the growth rate of cactus will be easily slowed down, and in winter it is very likely to stop growing due to the large temperature difference.

4. Pay attention to humidity: In winter, you need to reduce the frequency of watering the cactus. If you don’t want to water it, you can directly use air spray, so that the leaves of the cactus can always stay moist.

5. Pay attention to fertilization: If you want the cactus to grow more vigorously in winter, you can fertilize it before winter, otherwise the growth rate of the cactus will become slow. When fertilizing, in order to ensure uniform fertilization, it is best to dilute it with water in advance.

Precautions for cactus cultivation in winter

1. The temperature in the north is relatively low in winter, so it is necessary to keep the cactus warm in time. If the temperature drops suddenly, the cactus can be moved indoors. When the temperature rises during the day, let the potted cactus bask in the sun. When the temperature is relatively low at night, the doors and windows need to be closed to prevent heat from dissipating.

2. When growing cacti in winter, they must be moved indoors for maintenance in time before the temperature drops, and attention must be paid to controlling watering, because the plant does not require much water. Excessive watering will cause the roots of the plant to rot, and in severe cases, it will lead to death.