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