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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter alocasia maharani (grey dragon)

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Alocasia Maharani (Grey Dragon) is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — alocasia maharani (grey dragon) 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 maharani (grey dragon) in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and alocasia maharani (grey dragon) rots from the base.

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Overwintering alocasia maharani (grey dragon) — FAQ

Does alocasia maharani (grey dragon) need to come indoors for winter?

Alocasia Maharani (Grey Dragon) is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Alocasia Maharani (Grey Dragon) 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 maharani (grey dragon) for winter?

Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.

How often should I water alocasia maharani (grey dragon) in winter?

Cut watering right back — alocasia maharani (grey dragon) 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 maharani (grey dragon) over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and alocasia maharani (grey dragon) rots from the base.