The leaf cactus or epiphyllum originally comes from the rainforests of Central and South America. Most species grow on the leaves of other plants. These cacti do not tolerate frost. How to overwinter a leaf cactus properly.
The leaf cactus does not tolerate frost
Overwinter leaf cactus cooler but frost-free
The leaf cactus does not tolerate sub-zero temperatures. It should never be cooler than ten degrees at the location. If you take care of it outside in summer, you have to bring it inside in good time in autumn.
In winter, the leaf cactus needs a resting phase in which the temperatures are cooler than during the growth and flowering phase. Only then will it develop many of its beautiful, often even fragrant flowers.
The hibernation location should be bright but not necessarily directly sunny. Places with temperatures between 12 and 15 degrees are ideal for wintering.
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Some leaf cactus species, including Schlumbergera, need very specific conditions to develop flowers. After the flowering period, they have to stand completely dark for several hours a day, otherwise they will not flower.