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