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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
No hardiness zone is recorded for micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo'; it prefers to stay above about 20°C (68°F) while in growth, so treat it as frost-tender unless you know otherwise for your area.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo' 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 micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo' in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo' rots from the base.

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Overwintering micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo' — FAQ

Does micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo' need to come indoors for winter?

No hardiness zone is recorded for micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo'; it prefers to stay above about 20°C (68°F) while in growth, so treat it as frost-tender unless you know otherwise for your area. Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' 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 micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo' for winter?

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

How often should I water micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo' in winter?

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

What kills micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo' over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and micranthemum tweediei 'monte carlo' rots from the base.