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