Overwintering guide
How to overwinter rainha do abismo
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — rainha do abismo 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 rainha do abismo in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and rainha do abismo rots from the base.
More rainha do abismo care
Overwintering rainha do abismo — FAQ
Does rainha do abismo need to come indoors for winter?
rainha do abismo is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. rainha do abismo 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 rainha do abismo for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water rainha do abismo in winter?
Cut watering right back — rainha do abismo uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills rainha do abismo over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and rainha do abismo rots from the base.