Overwintering guide
How to overwinter calathea majestica royal blue
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — calathea majestica royal blue 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 majestica royal blue in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and calathea majestica royal blue rots from the base.
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Overwintering calathea majestica royal blue — FAQ
Does calathea majestica royal blue need to come indoors for winter?
Calathea Majestica Royal Blue 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 Majestica Royal Blue 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 majestica royal blue for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water calathea majestica royal blue in winter?
Cut watering right back — calathea majestica royal blue 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 majestica royal blue over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and calathea majestica royal blue rots from the base.