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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter golden dragon

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Golden Dragon is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — golden dragon 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 golden dragon in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and golden dragon rots from the base.

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Overwintering golden dragon — FAQ

Does golden dragon need to come indoors for winter?

Golden Dragon is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Golden Dragon 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 golden dragon for winter?

Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.

How often should I water golden dragon in winter?

Cut watering right back — golden dragon uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.

What kills golden dragon over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and golden dragon rots from the base.