Overwintering guide
How to overwinter anthurium 'ace of spades'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — anthurium 'ace of spades' 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 anthurium 'ace of spades' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and anthurium 'ace of spades' rots from the base.
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Overwintering anthurium 'ace of spades' — FAQ
Does anthurium 'ace of spades' need to come indoors for winter?
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' 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 anthurium 'ace of spades' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water anthurium 'ace of spades' in winter?
Cut watering right back — anthurium 'ace of spades' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills anthurium 'ace of spades' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and anthurium 'ace of spades' rots from the base.