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