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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter hoya pubicalyx 'black dragon'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Black 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 — hoya pubicalyx 'black 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 hoya pubicalyx 'black dragon' in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and hoya pubicalyx 'black dragon' rots from the base.

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Overwintering hoya pubicalyx 'black dragon' — FAQ

Does hoya pubicalyx 'black dragon' need to come indoors for winter?

Hoya Pubicalyx 'Black 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. Hoya Pubicalyx 'Black 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 hoya pubicalyx 'black dragon' for winter?

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

How often should I water hoya pubicalyx 'black dragon' in winter?

Cut watering right back — hoya pubicalyx 'black 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 hoya pubicalyx 'black dragon' over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and hoya pubicalyx 'black dragon' rots from the base.