Overwintering guide
How to overwinter scindapsus treubii 'dark form'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — scindapsus treubii 'dark form' 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 scindapsus treubii 'dark form' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and scindapsus treubii 'dark form' rots from the base.
More scindapsus treubii 'dark form' care
- Overwintering treub's scindapsus — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Full scindapsus treubii 'dark form' care guide
- Scindapsus Treubii 'Dark Form' temperature range
- How often to water scindapsus treubii 'dark form'
- How to prune scindapsus treubii 'dark form'
- Common scindapsus treubii 'dark form' problems & fixes
Overwintering scindapsus treubii 'dark form' — FAQ
Does scindapsus treubii 'dark form' need to come indoors for winter?
Scindapsus Treubii 'Dark Form' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Scindapsus Treubii 'Dark Form' 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 scindapsus treubii 'dark form' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water scindapsus treubii 'dark form' in winter?
Cut watering right back — scindapsus treubii 'dark form' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills scindapsus treubii 'dark form' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and scindapsus treubii 'dark form' rots from the base.