Overwintering guide
How to overwinter colocasia 'pink china'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills colocasia 'pink china' in winter
Cutting colocasia 'pink china' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering colocasia 'pink china' — FAQ
Does colocasia 'pink china' need to come indoors for winter?
Colocasia 'Pink China' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 6 — winter lows around -23°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Colocasia 'Pink China' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move colocasia 'pink china' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water colocasia 'pink china' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills colocasia 'pink china' over winter?
Cutting colocasia 'pink china' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.