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