Overwintering guide
How to overwinter alocasia black velvet
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — alocasia black velvet 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 alocasia black velvet in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and alocasia black velvet rots from the base.
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Overwintering alocasia black velvet — FAQ
Does alocasia black velvet need to come indoors for winter?
No hardiness zone is recorded for alocasia black velvet; it prefers to stay above about 18°C (64°F) while in growth, so treat it as frost-tender unless you know otherwise for your area. Alocasia Black Velvet 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 alocasia black velvet for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water alocasia black velvet in winter?
Cut watering right back — alocasia black velvet uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills alocasia black velvet over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and alocasia black velvet rots from the base.