- The pillar cactus is not hardy
- In winter, the pillar cactus needs a rest
- Caring for the cereus in winter
- Slowly get used to it after the winter
The pillar cactus comes from South America. It grows there in rocky areas where there are no freezing temperatures. Column cacti are therefore not hardy. They don't even tolerate cool outside temperatures. This is how you get a Cereus well over the winter.
Like most cactus species, the pillar cactus is not hardy
The pillar cactus is not hardy
Since the pillar cactus is not hardy, you have to ensure sufficiently warm temperatures all year round. It must not get cooler than five at the location, then the cactus freezes to death.
If you put the pillar cactus outside in the summer, bring it back inside in good time at the beginning of autumn.
- Column cacti are not hardy
- they need a hibernation
- keep cool but very bright in winter
- water little and do not fertilize
In winter, the pillar cactus needs a rest
You can take care of a pillar cactus in the warm living room all year round - but it is not advisable. The cereus then does not stop growing. As a result, the trunks become brittle and remain very thin. It is therefore better to give the cactus a winter break in cool temperatures.
Place it in the brightest possible place where temperatures are between six and eight degrees. It is important that it gets enough light even in winter.
Caring for the cereus in winter
If you winter the pillar cactus in a warm location, continue watering it normally.
The cooler and darker the winter location, the less water the cactus needs. Then pour some water on the edge of the pot at most once a month. Don't fertilize in winter.
Slowly get used to it after the winter
If you have kept the pillar cactus cool in winter, slowly get it used to warmer temperatures when it comes out of hibernation. At first, only place it in the flower window by the hour.
If it was very dark at the location, you should only slowly get him used to more light.
If the pot has become too small in the meantime, now is the best time to repot the cereus.
tips
In indoor culture, the columnar cactus usually does not bloom. It only develops beautiful flowers when the ambient temperatures are optimal. These only open at night and close again in the morning.