In order for the Queen of the Night to show her beautiful flowers every year, her special requirements must be met during the winter months. The cactus is not hardy, so overwintering outdoors is not possible. Bring plants on the balcony or terrace into the house before the temperature drops below ten degrees at night.
How do I overwinter my Queen of the Night cactus?
In order to overwinter the Queen of the Night successfully, she should be moved to a bright room with temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius. Protect the plant from drafts, water it sparingly and avoid fertilizing.
The ideal winter quarters
The room in which the Queen of the Night hibernates must always be very bright. In addition, the following conditions should apply here:
- The temperature must not rise above fifteen degrees,
- and don't go below ten degrees.
- Protect the cactus from drafts.
A cool, unheated stairwell or a very bright basement room is ideal for wintering.
During the winter months, the Queen of the Night is watered very sparingly. There is no fertilization at all.
Tip
From March you can keep the cacti warmer again. Then keep the pot ball evenly moist and fertilize regularly.
