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