Can Christmas cactus survive cold weather?

Christmas Cactus Cold Hardiness Christmas cacti tend to flower around the winter months and produce bright bountiful pink blooms. As exterior plants, they are only hardy in United States Department of Agriculture zones 9 to 11. They can’t tolerate frost but they need cold temperatures to force blooms.Click to see full answer. Then, what temperature is too cold for Christmas cactus? Temperature Problems Temperatures above 90 F can harm Christmas cactus, especially when flower buds are forming. The buds drop off in high temperatures, so avoid placing the cactus in overly warm, sunny spots or near heat vents. Temperatures below 50 F also cause bud drop and slow down the cactus growth.Likewise, can a Christmas cactus survive outside? Take It Outside In springtime, you can take your Christmas cactus outside in its pot as long as day and nighttime temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. But unlike desert cactuses, the Christmas cactus won’t tolerate the intense full summer sun. Full direct sun will give the plant severe sunburn. Herein, how cold can cactus tolerate? In winter, keep cacti and succulents above freezing. Some plants prefer a nighttime temperature of 35-40ºF (some cacti and other succulents can endure temperatures well below freezing if kept absolutely dry.) More tropical succulents like adeniums, euphorbias, lithops, and stapeliads prefer a minimum of 50-60 degrees.How do I protect my cactus in the winter? Types of Cold Protection For container plants, take the cactus inside. For landscaping plants, cover the plants with frost blankets, burlap or bed sheets put in place in late afternoon. Arrange the coverings so they don’t touch the plant, using a supporting framework if needed.

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