Take the following steps to save your potted tuberous begonia tubers: Remove plant from pot before hard frosts occur. Cut back most of the top of the plant, leaving the ball of roots and soil intact. Place in a dry, cool storage area (a basement or garage) and allow the tubers to cure for several weeks.
Hi Diane. I had some that were a bulb that I was able to keep. Not sure if you have the same type. I dug them up and stored them in the basement in a brown paper bag with peat moss, and replanted in spring. Good Luck!
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You can save begonias over the winter. Just need adequate light and water.
Take the following steps to save your potted tuberous begonia tubers: Remove plant from pot before hard frosts occur. Cut back most of the top of the plant, leaving the ball of roots and soil intact. Place in a dry, cool storage area (a basement or garage) and allow the tubers to cure for several weeks.
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Hi Diane. I had some that were a bulb that I was able to keep. Not sure if you have the same type. I dug them up and stored them in the basement in a brown paper bag with peat moss, and replanted in spring. Good Luck!