Overwintering guide
How to overwinter african wild ginger
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — african wild ginger 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 african wild ginger in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and african wild ginger rots from the base.
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Overwintering african wild ginger — FAQ
Does african wild ginger need to come indoors for winter?
African Wild Ginger is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. African Wild Ginger 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 african wild ginger for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water african wild ginger in winter?
Cut watering right back — african wild ginger uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills african wild ginger over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and african wild ginger rots from the base.