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Nice - funny I should click into this one - they have that same plant growing in the planters outside the library. I've already been picking deadheads.
* * * * When sorting seeds, do not whistle. Plants: 2784 | From: Toronto, Canada | Registered: Jul 2004
| Seeded: 69.194.112.206
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Tammy, assuming you are planning to overwinter that Begonia indoors, if you'll cut it way back and get rid of all that leggy growth, it will come back nicely and make a much nicer shaped plant.
I have several pots of annual Begonias that I place in the shade outside during the summer then whack back to about 4" - 5" when I bring them in for the winter. By the following spring, they are full and bushy and ready for their trip outdoors again.
* * * * Rosie z7a Plants: 745 | From: Tulsa OK | Registered: Oct 2005
| Seeded: 68.14.167.179
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TulsaRose, Someone was getting rid of it, so I took it. I'm not sure why, cause I have never overwintered any of my annuals. I guess my new obsession with gardening has taken over. So, would it be ok in the garage near a window or would that be too cold? Do I need to do anything else besides cut it down? Thanks, Tammy
Plants: 128 | From: Wi. | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 67.52.208.223
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So...I don't have a heated garage. I can talk the man into building some compost bins, but not heating the garage. How about the basement? Would it need to be near a window? Tammy
Plants: 128 | From: Wi. | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 67.52.208.223
quote:Originally posted by plantingnewb: How about the basement? Would it need to be near a window? Tammy
As long as the basement has some kind of warmth.. *I do over winter my house plants in my basement* and it's not heated, other than our house furnace and 2 hot water tanks and I use a shop/florescent lights and a small outside window.
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Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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Ok, so I will bring it in the house. The basement is heated so I guess I will put it down there and keep an eye on it. I really don't want it up in the living room or kitchen since it doesn't look so great plus I'm running out of room. Will it bloom again?
I just brought in 2 hibiscus one is about 5ft. the other almost 4ft tall. The big one doesn't fit in the only space in the living room with a window. Also the space is right next to a fireplace, which I didn't think would be very good for the already stressed plant. It didn't bloom all summer. My only option is to prune it down about about a foot. Maybe it will fit then, but I can't seem to muster up the courage to do it. All the branches have about 6in. of new growth. Help! What do I do? Right now it is sitting in the middle of the family room, annoying my family. Sorry, got off the original subject. Tammy
Plants: 128 | From: Wi. | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 67.52.208.223
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TulsaRose Thanks for the advice. I ended up dividing the plant and putting one in my kitchen window and the other is hanging in the living room. They are both growing nicely and blooming. I was so proud of myself, since most of my plant experiments usually die. Hopefully they can live until spring, then outside they go. Tammy
Plants: 128 | From: Wi. | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 67.52.208.220
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That's great, Tammy. Don't forget to water as needed and fertilize about once a month over the winter. Your Begonias should perform well for you.
* * * * Rosie z7a Plants: 745 | From: Tulsa OK | Registered: Oct 2005
| Seeded: 68.14.164.249
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since most of my plant experiments usually die.
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