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