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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter hoya 'krimson queen'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Hoya 'Krimson Queen' 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 — hoya 'krimson queen' 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 hoya 'krimson queen' in winter

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

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Overwintering hoya 'krimson queen' — FAQ

Does hoya 'krimson queen' need to come indoors for winter?

Hoya 'Krimson Queen' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Hoya 'Krimson Queen' 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 hoya 'krimson queen' for winter?

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

How often should I water hoya 'krimson queen' in winter?

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

What kills hoya 'krimson queen' over winter?

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