Overwintering guide
How to overwinter hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' 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 hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' rots from the base.
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Overwintering hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' — FAQ
Does hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' need to come indoors for winter?
Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash Select White' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash Select White' 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 hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' in winter?
Cut watering right back — hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and hypoestes phyllostachya 'splash select white' rots from the base.