Overwintering guide
How to overwinter episcia 'moss agate'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — episcia 'moss agate' 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 'moss agate' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and episcia 'moss agate' rots from the base.
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Overwintering episcia 'moss agate' — FAQ
Does episcia 'moss agate' need to come indoors for winter?
Episcia 'Moss Agate' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Episcia 'Moss Agate' 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 'moss agate' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water episcia 'moss agate' in winter?
Cut watering right back — episcia 'moss agate' 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 'moss agate' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and episcia 'moss agate' rots from the base.