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What to Do When Anthurium Gets Frostbitten? A Detailed Guide to Frost Damage Remedies

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The first thing to do is raise the surrounding temperature. Then cut off the damaged leaves, and we need to add some fertilizer. Be careful not to give it too much water. In winter, you can use a banana peel to wipe it from time to time, and when watering in the south, use warm water too, so it won't suffer so badly from the cold.

1. Causes of Frostbite

Because this plant originally grew in tropical rainforests, where the air is humid and the weather is relatively warm, it is quite afraid of cold. So when the temperature is below 15°C, it may stop growing, and when the temperature is below 10°C, it is very likely to get frostbitten.

2. Solutions

1. If it gets frostbitten, the most direct method is to raise its care temperature. As long as its leaves have not all withered, we can save it. Moreover, the leaves of a frostbitten plant usually dry up, so it still needs to be moved to a warmer place, and by the way, cut off the damaged leaves, then add some fertilizer. At this time, do not water it casually; if you want to water, wait until new leaves grow.

2. The North

If you are in the north, there is heating, so we just put it indoors and sprinkle some water on its leaves and around it every day, keeping it and its surroundings at a good humidity. In addition, we can wipe its leaves with a banana peel or beer at any time; this way the leaves will be more green and will also recover from the frostbitten state.

3. The South

There is no heating in the south, so when the temperature is below 15°C, reduce watering and wait until it dries out before watering again. And every time you water, use water at around 20°C, so the plant won't be damaged by suddenly coming into contact with cold water.

Because it grows relatively slowly at this time, you can consider applying fertilizer, using urea or Huaduoduo. Our suggestion is once every half a month, and it is recommended to apply it at noon.

If the temperature here is even lower, below 10°C, you need to keep it warm. At night, cover it with a plastic bag to keep it warm, and during the day, move it to a place that gets light. In this place it can receive light and also provide its own nutrients.

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