Overwintering guide
How to overwinter bucephalandra 'brownie ghost'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' 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 bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' rots from the base.
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Overwintering bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' — FAQ
Does bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' need to come indoors for winter?
Bucephalandra 'Brownie Ghost' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 20. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Bucephalandra 'Brownie Ghost' 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 bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' in winter?
Cut watering right back — bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and bucephalandra 'brownie ghost' rots from the base.