Overwintering guide
How to overwinter congo anubias
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — congo 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 congo anubias in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and congo anubias rots from the base.
More congo anubias care
Overwintering congo anubias — FAQ
Does congo anubias need to come indoors for winter?
No hardiness zone is recorded for congo 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. Congo 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 congo anubias for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water congo anubias in winter?
Cut watering right back — congo 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 congo anubias over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and congo anubias rots from the base.