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Gramma gave me a coral vine in a pot and I almost let it die. Now it has a few green leaves and is showing signs of life. How do I overwinter it?
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Hi Jiffymouse, Your coral vine won't survive much below 25* F, so you'll need to harvest the seeds and plant again in the spring as your temps can go to 15* F. You could try a heavy mulch of pine straw or leaves about 12 to 18" thick.
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We don't get much below 30 around here. maybe one or two days. I'll let you know!
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if it doesn't make it...........I have seeds. you coud try overwintering inside but not where would dry out.I've had one overwinter in a hanging basket.didn't flower or anything and I had my plants grouped together and had some on rocks in their water catchers,plus a humidifier
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thanks a bunch. so far so good. I now have a deck that I am going to fix to be a "sort of green house" for the ones that I don't have room for. will keep ya'll posted!
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Ok, the temps got down to around 30 this week, so tonight, I brought the coral vine in the house. Most of the foliage died back in the last couple of days, but the "taters" seem to be ok in that they are snug in the dirt. I am going to put it in the bathroom (which gets the best light and is the most humid room in my house. Any other tips?
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