Overwintering guide
How to overwinter hoya pubicalyx 'pink silver'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — hoya pubicalyx 'pink silver' 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 pubicalyx 'pink silver' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and hoya pubicalyx 'pink silver' rots from the base.
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Overwintering hoya pubicalyx 'pink silver' — FAQ
Does hoya pubicalyx 'pink silver' need to come indoors for winter?
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Pink Silver' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Hoya Pubicalyx 'Pink Silver' 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 pubicalyx 'pink silver' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water hoya pubicalyx 'pink silver' in winter?
Cut watering right back — hoya pubicalyx 'pink silver' 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 pubicalyx 'pink silver' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and hoya pubicalyx 'pink silver' rots from the base.