Overwintering guide
How to overwinter monstera deliciosa sport
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — monstera deliciosa sport 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 monstera deliciosa sport in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and monstera deliciosa sport rots from the base.
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Overwintering monstera deliciosa sport — FAQ
Does monstera deliciosa sport need to come indoors for winter?
Monstera Deliciosa Sport is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Monstera Deliciosa Sport 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 monstera deliciosa sport for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water monstera deliciosa sport in winter?
Cut watering right back — monstera deliciosa sport uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills monstera deliciosa sport over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and monstera deliciosa sport rots from the base.