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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter string of hearts 'silver glory'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
String of Hearts 'Silver Glory' 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 — string of hearts 'silver glory' 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 string of hearts 'silver glory' in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and string of hearts 'silver glory' rots from the base.

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Overwintering string of hearts 'silver glory' — FAQ

Does string of hearts 'silver glory' need to come indoors for winter?

String of Hearts 'Silver Glory' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. String of Hearts 'Silver Glory' 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 string of hearts 'silver glory' for winter?

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

How often should I water string of hearts 'silver glory' in winter?

Cut watering right back — string of hearts 'silver glory' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.

What kills string of hearts 'silver glory' over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and string of hearts 'silver glory' rots from the base.