Overwintering guide
How to overwinter junglesop
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — junglesop 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 junglesop in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and junglesop rots from the base.
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Overwintering junglesop — FAQ
Does junglesop need to come indoors for winter?
Junglesop is hardy to roughly USDA zone 12 — winter lows around 10°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Junglesop 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 junglesop for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water junglesop in winter?
Cut watering right back — junglesop uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills junglesop over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and junglesop rots from the base.