Overwintering guide
How to overwinter peperomia obtusifolia 'golden gate'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — peperomia obtusifolia 'golden gate' 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 obtusifolia 'golden gate' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and peperomia obtusifolia 'golden gate' rots from the base.
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Overwintering peperomia obtusifolia 'golden gate' — FAQ
Does peperomia obtusifolia 'golden gate' need to come indoors for winter?
Peperomia obtusifolia 'Golden Gate' 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 obtusifolia 'Golden Gate' 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 obtusifolia 'golden gate' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water peperomia obtusifolia 'golden gate' in winter?
Cut watering right back — peperomia obtusifolia 'golden gate' 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 obtusifolia 'golden gate' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and peperomia obtusifolia 'golden gate' rots from the base.