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