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