Overwintering guide
How to overwinter colocasia tea cup
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills colocasia tea cup in winter
Cutting colocasia tea cup 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 tea cup — FAQ
Does colocasia tea cup need to come indoors for winter?
Colocasia Tea Cup is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Colocasia Tea Cup 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 tea cup for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water colocasia tea cup in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills colocasia tea cup over winter?
Cutting colocasia tea cup 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.