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