Even though the Christmas rose, as the Christmas rose is often called because of its flowering period, is often sold in pots in the run-up to Christmas, it is not a houseplant. It is only kept indoors during the flowering period and should then be brought outside.
How do you care for a Christmas rose in your apartment?
To care for a Christmas rose in the home, the location should be cool, bright and without direct sun. Water moderately but regularly when the top layer of soil is dry and use calcareous water. Fertilizing and cutting are not necessary.
Where does the Christmas rose thrive in the house?
The Christmas rose should not be too warm in the house. A good location is:
- Cooling
- Bright
- Without direct sun
Hallway windows, entrance area of the apartment, unheated winter garden are well suited. Temperatures should not rise above 12 degrees.
How do you water the snow rose indoors?
Water moderately but regularly. Whenever the top layer of soil is dry, the plant needs water. You can use hard tap water for this. Be sure to avoid waterlogging.
Does the Christmas rose need regular fertilizer?
Purchased Christmas roses do not need any fertilizer in the house. After the flowering period they are put outdoors anyway or in a pot outside.
Do I have to cut the Christmas rose?
If you wish, you can cut spent flowers as low as possible. This is not absolutely necessary.
How to repot the snow rose?
After flowering, place the snow rose either in the flower bed or in a very deep pot.
The bucket should be filled with nutritious garden soil and have drainage.
Be careful not to damage the roots when transplanting.
What diseases and pests can occur?
Illnesses almost never occur. If the leaves wilt, it is usually because the Christmas rose is too wet.
As with all plants in the house, aphids and spider mites can cause problems for the Christmas rose.
Collect the pests as quickly as possible and, if necessary, spray the Christmas rose with soapy water. Do not place several Christmas roses too close together to reduce pest infestation.
What happens after flowering?
After flowering, slowly get the Christmas rose used to the outside temperatures. You can plant the snow rose in spring when the ground is no longer frozen.
Tips & Tricks
If the Christmas roses transplanted into the garden or containers do not bloom, you should check the lime content of the soil. The snow rose loves calcareous, slightly loamy plant substrate.
