How low can Epiphyllum withstand? How to maintain Epiphyllum in low temperature?

Epiphyllum is a common flower in life. It is loved by scholars and scholars because of its elegant and fleeting flowers. However, many people are at a loss when it comes to planting epiphyllums in flowerpots. So how low can epiphyllums withstand? How to maintain epiphyllums in low temperatures? Let's take a look.

How low of a temperature can Epiphyllum tolerate?

Epiphyllum is a typical tropical plant. It will enter a dormant period when the temperature is low in winter. The best temperature for winter maintenance is controlled at around 10-13 degrees Celsius. When the outdoor temperature drops to around 10 degrees Celsius, it should be moved indoors or in a greenhouse to prevent it from being frostbitten. If the maintenance temperature of Epiphyllum in winter is as low as around 5 degrees Celsius, the plant will easily be frozen to death.

How to care for Epiphyllum in low temperature

Maintaining Temperature

Epiphyllum likes a warm growing environment and needs to maintain a suitable temperature during maintenance. The most suitable temperature for Epiphyllum growth is between 15 and 25 degrees. When caring for Epiphyllum in winter, the temperature needs to be kept above 5 degrees. If the temperature is lower than 5 degrees, the Epiphyllum will be frostbite. It is best to keep the temperature at around 10 degrees so that Epiphyllum can survive the winter safely.

Increase lighting

Epiphyllum prefers a semi-shady growing environment and is afraid of strong direct sunlight. It cannot be placed in the sun in summer, but the light in winter is relatively mild. We can place the Epiphyllum in a sunny environment for maintenance. Maintaining sufficient light in winter can allow the Epiphyllum to accumulate nutrients better. At the same time, the temperature in such an environment is relatively high, which is conducive to keeping the Epiphyllum warm.

Control watering

Epiphyllum likes a humid growing environment and needs to maintain sufficient water in summer. However, the temperature in winter is relatively low, and the growth rate of Epiphyllum will slow down, and the evaporation rate of water will also slow down. If we water it too frequently, it will easily lead to water accumulation, which will cause the roots of Epiphyllum to rot. Therefore, we must strictly control the frequency of watering in winter and keep the soil in a slightly dry state.

How to use the bloomed Epiphyllum

For those who are prone to palpitations or insomnia, drinking some Epiphyllum flower tea regularly is also very beneficial. Epiphyllum is also very effective in treating impatience and insomnia. It also has obvious effects in relieving pain and relieving heart and stomach pain caused by poor mental state or other reasons such as palpitations and insomnia.