- When should my thorn of Christ move back into the apartment?
- What do I do with my thorn of Christ in winter?
The Christ Thorn comes from Madagascar, so it prefers a warm location and is not frost hardy. Temperatures near freezing do not do him any good. As a tropical plant, the Christ's thorn does not experience extreme temperature fluctuations but rather dry or rainy seasons.
The thorn likes to be outside in summer
Fresh air is good for the thorn of Christ and helps to keep it healthy and resilient. You are therefore welcome to place your thorn in the garden or on the balcony, but only in summer when the temperature is permanently above 15 °C, including during the night.
Place the easy-care Christ Thorn in a warm and sunny place. It comes from Madagascar and tolerates direct sun. However, he does not particularly like it when the air is very humid. Then it is easily attacked by powdery mildew. Then treat your Christ's thorn immediately so that it does not infect other plants.
When should my thorn of Christ move back into the apartment?
Temperatures above 30 °C are not good for your Christ's thorn. If it is very hot over a long period of time, consider putting your thorn in your home. As soon as the nights drop below 15 °C again in autumn, it's definitely time to change. In the event of strong temperature fluctuations, the Christ's thorn may lose its leaves.
What do I do with my thorn of Christ in winter?
Winter is the right time for a dry rest. Your Christ thorn absolutely needs it so that it blooms beautifully. Lower the temperature a little, give the plant a maximum of ten hours of light per day and only water your thorn very little.
The essentials in brief:
- allowed to go outside in summer, but not before the ice saints
- ideal temperature: between 15 °C and 30 °C
- Location: sunny and warm
- Water regularly, more abundantly when it is warm
- bring to the warmth in time in autumn
tips
The summer freshness in the garden or on the balcony will do your Christ thorn very well and help to keep it healthy. In autumn, however, remember to bring him back into the apartment in good time.