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