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