Overwintering guide
How to overwinter slender anubias
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — slender anubias 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 slender anubias in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and slender anubias rots from the base.
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Overwintering slender anubias — FAQ
Does slender anubias need to come indoors for winter?
No hardiness zone is recorded for slender anubias; it prefers to stay above about 22°C (72°F) while in growth, so treat it as frost-tender unless you know otherwise for your area. Slender Anubias 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 slender anubias for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water slender anubias in winter?
Cut watering right back — slender anubias uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills slender anubias over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and slender anubias rots from the base.