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