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