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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter kohleria 'hannah roberts'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Kohleria 'Hannah Roberts' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — kohleria 'hannah roberts' 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 kohleria 'hannah roberts' in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and kohleria 'hannah roberts' rots from the base.

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Overwintering kohleria 'hannah roberts' — FAQ

Does kohleria 'hannah roberts' need to come indoors for winter?

Kohleria 'Hannah Roberts' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Kohleria 'Hannah Roberts' 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 kohleria 'hannah roberts' for winter?

Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.

How often should I water kohleria 'hannah roberts' in winter?

Cut watering right back — kohleria 'hannah roberts' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.

What kills kohleria 'hannah roberts' over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and kohleria 'hannah roberts' rots from the base.