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