Overwintering guide
How to overwinter pothos 'shangri la'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — pothos 'shangri la' 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 'shangri la' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and pothos 'shangri la' rots from the base.
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Overwintering pothos 'shangri la' — FAQ
Does pothos 'shangri la' need to come indoors for winter?
Pothos 'Shangri La' 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 'Shangri La' 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 'shangri la' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water pothos 'shangri la' in winter?
Cut watering right back — pothos 'shangri la' 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 'shangri la' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and pothos 'shangri la' rots from the base.