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