Overwintering guide
How to overwinter fittonia 'white anne'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — fittonia 'white 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 'white 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 'white anne' rots from the base.
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Overwintering fittonia 'white anne' — FAQ
Does fittonia 'white anne' need to come indoors for winter?
Fittonia 'White 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 'White 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 'white anne' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water fittonia 'white anne' in winter?
Cut watering right back — fittonia 'white 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 'white 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 'white anne' rots from the base.