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