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