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