As a tropical plant, the dwarf tamarillo is not frost hardy. In return, it bears bright orange and very aromatic fruits in summer. Hibernation is neither complicated nor difficult, so this plant is also good for beginners.
The dwarf tamarillo is not hardy
You can alternatively overwinter the dwarf tamarillo warm or cold. During the cold hibernation, however, it loses its leaves, but hardly needs to be watered. Your dwarf tamarillo should also be kept in the dark. If you opt for warm overwintering, the plant will stay green but needs more water and light. To save space in the winter quarters, you can cut back the dwarf tamarillo in the fall.
The essentials in brief:
- not hardy
- possibly shorten the trunk in autumn
- warm hibernation: bright, at approx. 15 °C to 20 °C, no loss of leaves
- cold hibernation: dark at approx. 5 °C to 10 °C, plant loses its leaves
tips
If you overwinter your dwarf tamarillo warm, then it will not lose its leaves and will need more water accordingly.