Cycad - it is known for its sensitivity. He is not only sensitive to pests, a wrong location and mistakes in care. It also does not tolerate frost well.
Most types of cycad are not hardy and should be brought in in winter
Quartering from the end of September
The first night frost can occur as early as the end of September. In order not to have to find the cycad frozen to death, it should be quartered. Ideally, he is already in a pot and only needs to be placed in the house.
The following aspects are crucial when spending the winter in your own four walls:
- cool room with temperatures between 5 and 10 °C
- high humidity
- do not fertilize
- water sparingly
- move out slowly from April
tips and tricks
There are a few species that tolerate frost. However, they are only partially hardy. While they can be kept outdoors in wine-growing areas, they should be overwintered indoors in cooler locations.