Overwintering guide
How to overwinter hoya curtisii
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — hoya curtisii 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 hoya curtisii in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and hoya curtisii rots from the base.
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Overwintering hoya curtisii — FAQ
Does hoya curtisii need to come indoors for winter?
No hardiness zone is recorded for hoya curtisii; it prefers to stay above about 18°C (64°F) while in growth, so treat it as frost-tender unless you know otherwise for your area. Hoya curtisii 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 hoya curtisii for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water hoya curtisii in winter?
Cut watering right back — hoya curtisii uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills hoya curtisii over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and hoya curtisii rots from the base.