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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter microsorum pteropus 'windelov'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 18. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — microsorum pteropus 'windelov' 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 microsorum pteropus 'windelov' in winter

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

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Overwintering microsorum pteropus 'windelov' — FAQ

Does microsorum pteropus 'windelov' need to come indoors for winter?

Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 18. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov' 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 microsorum pteropus 'windelov' for winter?

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

How often should I water microsorum pteropus 'windelov' in winter?

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

What kills microsorum pteropus 'windelov' over winter?

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