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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter aglaonema 'emerald beauty'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — aglaonema 'emerald beauty' 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 aglaonema 'emerald beauty' in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and aglaonema 'emerald beauty' rots from the base.

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Overwintering aglaonema 'emerald beauty' — FAQ

Does aglaonema 'emerald beauty' need to come indoors for winter?

Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' 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 aglaonema 'emerald beauty' for winter?

Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.

How often should I water aglaonema 'emerald beauty' in winter?

Cut watering right back — aglaonema 'emerald beauty' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.

What kills aglaonema 'emerald beauty' over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and aglaonema 'emerald beauty' rots from the base.