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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Portulaca oleracea 'Fairytales Cinderella' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' 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 portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' rots from the base.

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Overwintering portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' — FAQ

Does portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' need to come indoors for winter?

Portulaca oleracea 'Fairytales Cinderella' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Portulaca oleracea 'Fairytales Cinderella' 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 portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' for winter?

Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.

How often should I water portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' in winter?

Cut watering right back — portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.

What kills portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' rots from the base.