Overwintering guide
How to overwinter anthurium andraeanum 'fantasy love'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — anthurium andraeanum 'fantasy love' 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 'fantasy love' 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 'fantasy love' rots from the base.
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Overwintering anthurium andraeanum 'fantasy love' — FAQ
Does anthurium andraeanum 'fantasy love' need to come indoors for winter?
Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasy Love' 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 'Fantasy Love' 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 'fantasy love' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water anthurium andraeanum 'fantasy love' in winter?
Cut watering right back — anthurium andraeanum 'fantasy love' 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 'fantasy love' 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 'fantasy love' rots from the base.