Overwintering guide
How to overwinter schlumbergera 'white christmas'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — schlumbergera 'white christmas' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills schlumbergera 'white christmas' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and schlumbergera 'white christmas' rots from the base.
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Overwintering schlumbergera 'white christmas' — FAQ
Does schlumbergera 'white christmas' need to come indoors for winter?
Schlumbergera 'White Christmas' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Schlumbergera 'White Christmas' is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move schlumbergera 'white christmas' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water schlumbergera 'white christmas' in winter?
Cut watering right back — schlumbergera 'white christmas' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills schlumbergera 'white christmas' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and schlumbergera 'white christmas' rots from the base.