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