Overwintering guide
How to overwinter queen of the night cereus
Winter watering
Water only occasionally — enough that the rootball never dries out completely, no more. No feeding until spring growth begins.
The mistake that kills queen of the night cereus in winter
Bringing queen of the night cereus into a warm living room. Too much winter warmth forces weak, pale growth that collapses when it goes back outside — cool and bright beats warm and dim.
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Overwintering queen of the night cereus — FAQ
Does queen of the night cereus need to come indoors for winter?
Queen of the Night Cereus is hardy to roughly USDA zone 9 — winter lows around -7°C. That means it takes cool conditions but not a real freeze. Queen of the Night Cereus will take cool conditions but not a hard freeze, so the aim is a frost-free winter rather than a warm one. An unheated greenhouse, porch, conservatory or bright garage all work well. Keep it cool, bright and on the dry side, and it will hold steady until growth restarts in spring.
When should I move queen of the night cereus for winter?
Move under cover before the first hard frost; back outside after the last spring frost.
How often should I water queen of the night cereus in winter?
Water only occasionally — enough that the rootball never dries out completely, no more. No feeding until spring growth begins.
What kills queen of the night cereus over winter?
Bringing queen of the night cereus into a warm living room. Too much winter warmth forces weak, pale growth that collapses when it goes back outside — cool and bright beats warm and dim.