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