Overwintering guide
How to overwinter spathiphyllum 'mauna loa'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' 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 spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' rots from the base.
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Overwintering spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' — FAQ
Does spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' need to come indoors for winter?
Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa' 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 spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' in winter?
Cut watering right back — spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and spathiphyllum 'mauna loa' rots from the base.