Overwintering guide
How to overwinter stromanthe triostar
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — stromanthe triostar 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 triostar in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and stromanthe triostar rots from the base.
More stromanthe triostar care
- Overwintering stromanthe sanguinea — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Overwintering stromanthe triostar — our other guide for the same plant
- Full stromanthe triostar care guide
- Stromanthe Triostar temperature range
- How often to water stromanthe triostar
- How to prune stromanthe triostar
- Common stromanthe triostar problems & fixes
Overwintering stromanthe triostar — FAQ
Does stromanthe triostar need to come indoors for winter?
No hardiness zone is recorded for stromanthe triostar; it prefers to stay above about 18°C (64°F) while in growth, so treat it as frost-tender unless you know otherwise for your area. Stromanthe Triostar 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 triostar for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water stromanthe triostar in winter?
Cut watering right back — stromanthe triostar 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 triostar over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and stromanthe triostar rots from the base.