Hello begonia enthusiasts! I've really enjoyed the tuberous begonias this summer, but when the horribly hot weather hit they started looking pretty ratty. I have been allowing them to start dying back, but now that the temps are lower they are starting to grow from the tubers again. I've read that they shouldn't be allowed to do this because it will exhaust the tubers. Should I stop watering completely and force them into dormancy? My plan has been to store them dry, in the pots; is this a good idea?
Thanks for any advice!
Neal
Tuberous begonia advice needed...
i bring mine in during the winter and put were the get a liitle lite and water them about every 2 weeks. when i got real hot here this sommer i moved them into complete shade.
jordankitty, do you keep them actively growing during winter?
gemini, yes i do, although they don't grow very much inside i do treat them like they are growing. i give them miracle grow every 3-4 weeks in the winter.
Thanks jordan, one more question: how long have you been able to keep one growing?
mine are 4 right now. i forgot to tell you, when i move them out side in the spring they really take off growing. mt DH wants to know where i think i have room for them this winter, but i'll find room.