The mammoth leaf originally comes from Brazil, where it likes to grow along streams or in swamps and moors. It doesn't experience severe frost there, but it's also not as sensitive as tropical plants.
How do I properly overwinter a mammoth leaf?
The mammoth leaf is conditionally hardy and can tolerate mild frost down to a maximum of -10°C. In autumn it pulls in the leaves. Potted plants should overwinter in frost-free winter quarters; Only put it back outdoors after the Ice Saints, as young shoots are sensitive to frost.
Can the mammoth leaf tolerate frost?
The mammoth leaf is considered to be partially hardy. So it can only tolerate relatively mild frost. In a harsh area, it should not spend the winter in the garden. Even as a container plant it needs a. Without leaves it doesn't need much space there, in spring it grows back to its original size very quickly.
The most important things in brief:
- conditionally hardy
- the leaves fall in autumn
- Winter outside only in mild climates (up to max. – 10 °C)
- Overwinter potted plants frost-free
- only put out again after the Ice Saints
Tip
Do not take your mammoth leaf outside again until after the ice saints have finished, the young shoots are very sensitive to frost.
