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