Overwintering guide
How to overwinter pilea cadierei 'silver tree'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — pilea cadierei 'silver tree' 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 pilea cadierei 'silver tree' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and pilea cadierei 'silver tree' rots from the base.
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Overwintering pilea cadierei 'silver tree' — FAQ
Does pilea cadierei 'silver tree' need to come indoors for winter?
Pilea cadierei 'Silver Tree' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Pilea cadierei 'Silver Tree' 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 pilea cadierei 'silver tree' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water pilea cadierei 'silver tree' in winter?
Cut watering right back — pilea cadierei 'silver tree' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills pilea cadierei 'silver tree' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and pilea cadierei 'silver tree' rots from the base.