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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter philodendron 'burle marx fantasy'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Philodendron 'Burle Marx Fantasy' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' 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 philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' rots from the base.

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Overwintering philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' — FAQ

Does philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' need to come indoors for winter?

Philodendron 'Burle Marx Fantasy' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Philodendron 'Burle Marx Fantasy' 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 philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' for winter?

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

How often should I water philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' in winter?

Cut watering right back — philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.

What kills philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and philodendron 'burle marx fantasy' rots from the base.