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