Overwintering guide
How to overwinter rotala nanjenshan
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — rotala nanjenshan 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 rotala nanjenshan in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and rotala nanjenshan rots from the base.
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Overwintering rotala nanjenshan — FAQ
Does rotala nanjenshan need to come indoors for winter?
No hardiness zone is recorded for rotala nanjenshan; it prefers to stay above about 20°C (68°F) while in growth, so treat it as frost-tender unless you know otherwise for your area. Rotala nanjenshan 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 rotala nanjenshan for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water rotala nanjenshan in winter?
Cut watering right back — rotala nanjenshan uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills rotala nanjenshan over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and rotala nanjenshan rots from the base.