Overwintering guide
How to overwinter epipremnum pinnatum skeleton key
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — epipremnum pinnatum skeleton key 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 pinnatum skeleton key in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and epipremnum pinnatum skeleton key rots from the base.
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Overwintering epipremnum pinnatum skeleton key — FAQ
Does epipremnum pinnatum skeleton key need to come indoors for winter?
Epipremnum Pinnatum Skeleton Key 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 Pinnatum Skeleton Key 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 pinnatum skeleton key for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water epipremnum pinnatum skeleton key in winter?
Cut watering right back — epipremnum pinnatum skeleton key 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 pinnatum skeleton key over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and epipremnum pinnatum skeleton key rots from the base.