WINTER Cactus & Succulent Care: Top Tips

The winter months are a key phase of the annual growth cycle of your cactus and other succulent plants. It is a vital period of dormancy - key for their natural resilience, long-term health, appearance and a key pre-requisite for the development of flowers in spring and summer! The video describes the importance of the winter break, why it happens in the first place, and gives practical and important tips about how and where to best keep your plants during this time.
00:00 HOW TO BEST TAKE CARE OF CACTI & OTHER SUCCULENTS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS?
01:15 Main growth period = mid spring to mid autumn
01:42 Vast majority of cacti & succulents need period of rest
02:39 DORMANCY PERIOD IS IMPORTANT FOR CACTI - much better health & natural resilience
02:49 Much better natural looks, shape, spines
03:00 A key pre-requisite for flowering in Spring/Summer
03:47 WHY DORMANCY? Less light availability and lower temperatures drive a lower, slower metabolism
06:05 IDEAL TEMPERATURE DURING THE WINTER BREAK - two groups of cacti and succulents to distinguish:
07:10 Group 1: cooler winter temperatures, around 5-10 degrees Centigrade.
07:55 Group 2: warmer winter temperatures, minimum 12-15 degrees Centigrade.
10:24 Provide air movement, avoid stagnant air!
10:52 Avoid (unnecessary) watering, no nutrients! High risk of root rot!
13:48 Summary and wrap-up.
Happy growing!
Joe
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