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