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