Overwintering guide
How to overwinter calathea 'flamestar'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — calathea 'flamestar' 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 'flamestar' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and calathea 'flamestar' rots from the base.
More calathea 'flamestar' care
- Overwintering calathea veitchiana — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Overwintering calathea 'flamestar' — our other guide for the same plant
- Full calathea 'flamestar' care guide
- Calathea 'Flamestar' temperature range
- How often to water calathea 'flamestar'
- How to prune calathea 'flamestar'
- Common calathea 'flamestar' problems & fixes
Overwintering calathea 'flamestar' — FAQ
Does calathea 'flamestar' need to come indoors for winter?
Calathea 'Flamestar' 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 'Flamestar' 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 'flamestar' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water calathea 'flamestar' in winter?
Cut watering right back — calathea 'flamestar' 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 'flamestar' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and calathea 'flamestar' rots from the base.