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eclayne said:I'm looking for advice on overwintering Colocasia. I have Thai Giant and Mojito which were small starts this Spring. They were dug, potted up and heavily watered, then put in the cellar around 10/25. No water since and very little light. Temps are around 57-60F and most of the old foliage was removed.

All three plants are sending up new leaves. Should I continue to withhold all water? If I put them on the stairs leading to the outside door it's probably 10-15 degrees colder with no light. Better?

Evan I have the exact conditions. Last year I continued to water once a week but not soak. Some kept growing as plants, some went completely dormant, some had small sprouts. I wouldn't be to concerned about the sprouts nor would I move them. They really want very warm soil and air to grow.
Mohito are best if kept potted through the winter under one of two regimes…actively growing at over 60 degrees F and in good light, or semi-dormant at 45-50 degrees and kept fairly dry and as such, light is not as critical.” You shouldn't let them dry out completely.