Overwintering guide
How to overwinter wine cups babiana
Winter watering
Water only occasionally — enough that the rootball never dries out completely, no more. No feeding until spring growth begins.
The mistake that kills wine cups babiana in winter
Bringing wine cups babiana into a warm living room. Too much winter warmth forces weak, pale growth that collapses when it goes back outside — cool and bright beats warm and dim.
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Overwintering wine cups babiana — FAQ
Does wine cups babiana need to come indoors for winter?
Wine Cups Babiana is hardy to roughly USDA zone 9 — winter lows around -7°C. That means it takes cool conditions but not a real freeze. Wine Cups Babiana will take cool conditions but not a hard freeze, so the aim is a frost-free winter rather than a warm one. An unheated greenhouse, porch, conservatory or bright garage all work well. Keep it cool, bright and on the dry side, and it will hold steady until growth restarts in spring.
When should I move wine cups babiana for winter?
Move under cover before the first hard frost; back outside after the last spring frost.
How often should I water wine cups babiana in winter?
Water only occasionally — enough that the rootball never dries out completely, no more. No feeding until spring growth begins.
What kills wine cups babiana over winter?
Bringing wine cups babiana into a warm living room. Too much winter warmth forces weak, pale growth that collapses when it goes back outside — cool and bright beats warm and dim.