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