Overwintering guide
How to overwinter red veined prayer plant
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — red veined prayer plant 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 red veined prayer plant in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and red veined prayer plant rots from the base.
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Overwintering red veined prayer plant — FAQ
Does red veined prayer plant need to come indoors for winter?
Red Veined Prayer Plant is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Red Veined Prayer Plant 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 red veined prayer plant for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water red veined prayer plant in winter?
Cut watering right back — red veined prayer plant uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills red veined prayer plant over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and red veined prayer plant rots from the base.