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