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