Overwintering guide
How to overwinter ionas' sun pitcher
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — ionas' sun pitcher 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 ionas' sun pitcher in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and ionas' sun pitcher rots from the base.
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Overwintering ionas' sun pitcher — FAQ
Does ionas' sun pitcher need to come indoors for winter?
No hardiness zone is recorded for ionas' sun pitcher; it prefers to stay above about 16°C (61°F) while in growth, so treat it as frost-tender unless you know otherwise for your area. Ionas' sun pitcher 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 ionas' sun pitcher for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water ionas' sun pitcher in winter?
Cut watering right back — ionas' sun pitcher uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills ionas' sun pitcher over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and ionas' sun pitcher rots from the base.