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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter anubias barteri var. nana 'petite'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' 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 anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' rots from the base.

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Overwintering anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' — FAQ

Does anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' need to come indoors for winter?

Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' 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 anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' for winter?

Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.

How often should I water anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' in winter?

Cut watering right back — anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.

What kills anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' rots from the base.