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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter mauna loa peace lily

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Mauna Loa Peace Lily is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — mauna loa peace lily 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 mauna loa peace lily in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and mauna loa peace lily rots from the base.

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Overwintering mauna loa peace lily — FAQ

Does mauna loa peace lily need to come indoors for winter?

Mauna Loa Peace Lily is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Mauna Loa Peace Lily 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 mauna loa peace lily for winter?

Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.

How often should I water mauna loa peace lily in winter?

Cut watering right back — mauna loa peace lily uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.

What kills mauna loa peace lily over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and mauna loa peace lily rots from the base.