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