Overwintering guide
How to overwinter costa rican goldfish vine
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — costa rican goldfish vine 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 costa rican goldfish vine in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and costa rican goldfish vine rots from the base.
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Overwintering costa rican goldfish vine — FAQ
Does costa rican goldfish vine need to come indoors for winter?
Costa Rican Goldfish Vine is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Costa Rican Goldfish Vine 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 costa rican goldfish vine for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water costa rican goldfish vine in winter?
Cut watering right back — costa rican goldfish vine uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills costa rican goldfish vine over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and costa rican goldfish vine rots from the base.