Question 1

What's the ideal temperature for your Fairy castle cactus?

Accepted Answer

It is more suitable to keep the Fairy castle cactus in a particular range of conditions. Temperatures the same as 75-90℉ (25-32℃) are ideal for it. During the early winter season, the temperature shouldn't go below 75℉(25℃) for Fairy castle cactus. You can even move it indoors as it will have better protection from the extremes.

Despite that, the Fairy castle cactus can survive in some extreme temperatures. Sometimes can survive in low temperatures like 50℉ (15℃), but it is not ideal. You should bring it inside if winter conditions are expected outside.

Question 2

How should I adjust the temperature for my Fairy castle cactus during different growing phases?

Accepted Answer

Fairy castle cactus has different growing phases. In the first stage, the dormant seed grows and transforms into a seedling. The dormant seeds need the appropriate conditions in their surroundings to grow as their seeds need a temperature of 75-90℉ (25-32℃) to germinate. The ideal time to make it grow vigorously is during the summer, as the most suitable temperature is around 85℉(30℃). You can adjust the placement of your Fairy castle cactus from indoors to sunlight during the hot summer months to receive enough sunlight.

Question 3

How can I keep my Fairy castle cactus warm in cold seasons?

Accepted Answer

It's advisable to bring your Fairy castle cactus indoors to avoid the harsh winter conditions. People opt to buy different types of grow light to provide enough sunlight for the plant. However, if your home is not extremely dark, it is not essential to buy these lights. Keep your plants where they will get the most sunlight possible. There should be sufficient light to keep the Fairy castle cactus thriving in winter. If you have several Fairy castle cactus, then keep them rotating so that they all receive enough sunlight.

Avoid placing your Fairy castle cactus too close to the window if you live in northern areas with frigid weather. The cold may be extreme to them, due to which they might get damaged.

Question 4

What happens to my Fairy castle cactus when the temperature is too high or too low?

Accepted Answer

Your Fairy castle cactus can grow better in summers and do better in warm temperatures 90℉(32℃) but you should protect it from temperature extremes during hot climates.

However, during winter, it is better to keep your plant dry. Fairy castle cactus do well in temperate climates having temperatures between 75-90℉ (25-32℃). However, some gardeners can expose their Fairy castle cactus to extreme temperatures causing stress in their plants. While high temperatures ranging between 90℉ and 95℉(32-35℃) can help maintain the deep colors for Fairy castle cactus, you must be careful when trying out such experiment. During the hot summer season extremely high temperatures can burn your Fairy castle cactus damaging their stem and root system. During the hottest time of the day (when the temperature is extremely high), consider relocating your plant to a shaded place or protect them with a shade cloth.

Question 5

How should I adjust the temperature for my Fairy castle cactus in different seasons?

Accepted Answer

In summers, high temperatures make the growth of Fairy castle cactus slowed down to survive in too hot a temperature.

As the cooler periods and rainfall begins, the Fairy castle cactus starts growing. If the place you live in has hot summers and warm winters with more rainfalls, you aren't required to change anything.

However, if you live in a place with cold winters, you should let your Fairy castle cactus grow more in summer and rest in winter. It is because there is not enough sunlight for Fairy castle cactus to grow in winter.

You can help your Fairy castle cactus enter dormancy if you live in a place with cold temperatures by decreasing the temperature to 50℉ to 75℉ (15℃ to 25℃).

Question 6

How can I keep my Fairy castle cactus warm without a heating pad?

Accepted Answer

To withstand freezing temperatures outside, as a solution, you can insulate your Fairy castle cactus with frost cloths, row covers, tents etc. You can also mulch your Fairy castle cactus with small rocks. Mulching the Fairy castle cactus soil will provide warmth to your plants and will not let you over-water the plant.

Question 7

How can I protect my Fairy castle cactus from temperature damage?

Accepted Answer

Fairy castle cactus is adapted to sunlight and requires sufficient sunlight for healthy growth. You can place it in an outdoor environment without any shade. However, Fairy castle cactus shouldn't be kept for a long time in the blazing sunlight in the hot summer when it requires to be put under shade so that extreme temperature doesn't damage them. If the winter is extreme in our area, you must keep your Fairy castle cactus indoors to keep them away from frost.

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