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