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