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