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