Overwintering guide
How to overwinter alocasia frydek (green velvet)
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — alocasia frydek (green velvet) 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 alocasia frydek (green velvet) in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and alocasia frydek (green velvet) rots from the base.
More alocasia frydek (green velvet) care
- Overwintering alocasia micholitziana — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Full alocasia frydek (green velvet) care guide
- Alocasia Frydek (Green Velvet) temperature range
- How often to water alocasia frydek (green velvet)
- How to prune alocasia frydek (green velvet)
- Common alocasia frydek (green velvet) problems & fixes
Overwintering alocasia frydek (green velvet) — FAQ
Does alocasia frydek (green velvet) need to come indoors for winter?
No hardiness zone is recorded for alocasia frydek (green velvet); it prefers to stay above about 18°C (64°F) while in growth, so treat it as frost-tender unless you know otherwise for your area. Alocasia Frydek (Green Velvet) 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 alocasia frydek (green velvet) for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water alocasia frydek (green velvet) in winter?
Cut watering right back — alocasia frydek (green velvet) uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills alocasia frydek (green velvet) over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and alocasia frydek (green velvet) rots from the base.