Overwintering guide
How to overwinter anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — anthurium andraeanum 'black 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 anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' rots from the base.
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Overwintering anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' — FAQ
Does anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' need to come indoors for winter?
Anthurium andraeanum 'Black 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. Anthurium andraeanum 'Black 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 anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' in winter?
Cut watering right back — anthurium andraeanum 'black 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 anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' rots from the base.