Overwintering guide
How to overwinter calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar)
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) 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 calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) rots from the base.
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Overwintering calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) — FAQ
Does calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) need to come indoors for winter?
Calathea Burgundy (Setosa Compactstar) is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Calathea Burgundy (Setosa Compactstar) 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 calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) in winter?
Cut watering right back — calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and calathea burgundy (setosa compactstar) rots from the base.