Yes, I say, "Absolutely amazing! " This was a random video as I scrolled for how to winter my 1st begonia tuber plant. It was a house warming gift this summer, and I just love it. I'm so thrilled that I stopped in for your wonderful most helpful show. ❤ Western 🇨🇦
Great information! I've grown Rieger begonias for years but I didn't realize that older ones developed tubers. I just knew that some of them would resprout in the pots. Thanks!
I really enjoyed your video and it has encouraged me to have another try at overwintering my begonias to try and save some money on plants next year. I live in the UK and am anxious our first frost could come anytime soon, but with your info I feel more prepared 😊
Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck! So worth the time when each year they just get bigger and that’s money savings is always a treat, easier to add more plants!
Yes , when I store in bag or box with peat or similar I remove all but a very small portion of the stem. I need a little stem left to dry to remind me which way is up when I replant 🤷🏼♂️
I guess you need to root some of those cuttings you planned on composing. My begonias overwinter right in the garden! They loose their leaves but come right back. The advantage of living in Southern California, zone 10a. 😊
I envy you and your climate!!! I am however slowly finding those varieties that are cold hardy for my zone and look forward to seeing those return and spread.
i did bring it in foe 3 years and geraniums impatient so easy i just bring it in i keep the flowers until they are gone and even in winter the geraniums give me flowers i have that for 7 years
I’m there with you. If one has the space, bringing them inside is sooo much easier. I will likely still store a few as just tubers, but have the space this season to just bring the pots inside!
Would it be wiser to let the leaves drop naturally as it goes dormant? Like with bulbs, the tuber will suck the nutrients back and store them for next season. I know that bulbs which are left to dry the leaves as they go dormant will grow better and stronger, so maybe it is the same thing with Begonia tubers? Also, would a tuberous begonia grown from cuttings develop its own tuber, or will it end with none, like the one you dug out in the start of the video?
In time a cutting from a tuberous will form a tuberous of its own. It’s in their nature. In my experience it takes a full growing season. Regarding the leaves, I think it’s dependent on airflow and water before you store it away. With begonias one wants to avoid mold. That said I don’t remove all leaves, just most
Your plants are beautiful. I only have 2 and both were purchased in the Spring. I lost 2 tubers last year. I guess I didn't winter them correctly. thank you
It’s a good idea to avoid that. In my experience if they dry out they won’t have any life left to regrow. A little shriveling is usually ok, but need to be some juice left in there for them to come back. If in doubt pot them up in smaller pots and cross your fingers.
You’ll want to avoid that…if they dry out too much they won’t likely grow. There needs to be some life juice in there. If you think they have dried out completely, perhaps pot in a small pot with soils to see if they sprout before giving up.
I’ve not tried just putting them in a bag without some damp material. …doing so would likely cause your tubers to dry out quickly and likely fail. Perhaps larger tubers and occasional water soak thru the winter could be successful. If you give it a try I’d love to hear your results
I have that same yellow/orange one that you cut all of the flowers off. Can you not just bring it inside to grow as a houseplant and then repot in the spring?
That is totally an option, but those gorgeous tuberous begonias enjoy having a period of dormancy and frankly my house is jammed packed full of plants. I just wouldn’t have the space other then a few cuttings to root over winter for insurance 🙃
@@theangrygardener Thanks, I don't have any plants inside year around, and I brought in several hibiscus today and just wondering what other things I can be successful with.
@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways with proper lighting and placement many patio plants are able to come inside ….I’ve been challenged in the past making sure I’ve properly treated for pests and that adjustment period when many will drop leaves and such while adjusting to indoor humidity/heat/ light levels
The potted tuberous ones where random big box store purchases I planted and grew, each year they get more impressive. The hanging baskets where either big box tuber purchases or garden center. My experience , one needs to find the right light/water and they thrive. Keep trying!
You totally can, take some cuttings for insurance, then put the pot and all into a cool area so it can go dormant. Then check monthly so it doesn’t get super dry until February or March then water good and put in a warmer area so it can come back to life. Alternatively depending on the size of the plant you could bring it inside to grow thru the winter
@@theangrygardener, and when they are inside how much water do they need during a winter? Do they lose leaves? If they lose leaves will they still regrow?
@@evabrent9347 they will loose all leaves and leave you with what appears to be a pot of soil. I water about once a month sparingly so the tubers don’t get too dry.
Alas I had a winter project that needed the greenhouse so I didn’t have space. My patio collection of plants fighting for winter greenhouse space has gotten large. This was a great space saving option. I will say the time spent repotting in the spring was unreal lol. I cry a little bit inside each October when I cut back my begonias and geraniums for winter storage.
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Thank you so much for all the amazing suggestions. I appreciate all your knowledge
Thank you for stopping by. This has worked very well for me, I hope it does for you as well!
Yes, I say, "Absolutely amazing! " This was a random video as I scrolled for how to winter my 1st begonia tuber plant. It was a house warming gift this summer, and I just love it. I'm so thrilled that I stopped in for your wonderful most helpful show. ❤ Western 🇨🇦
Careful like a good potato chip you can’t stop with just one amazing begonia! Thanks for stopping by!
Great information! I've grown Rieger begonias for years but I didn't realize that older ones developed tubers. I just knew that some of them would resprout in the pots. Thanks!
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!
I wasn’t really drawn to flowering begonias in baskets until I saw your videos. Will have to buy some next year.
I’m hooked on them…so many varieties to choose from
I really enjoyed your video and it has encouraged me to have another try at overwintering my begonias to try and save some money on plants next year. I live in the UK and am anxious our first frost could come anytime soon, but with your info I feel more prepared 😊
Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck! So worth the time when each year they just get bigger and that’s money savings is always a treat, easier to add more plants!
I was ridiculously happy to see you come up with no tubers. I thought I was doing something wrong.😅
😂😂 I just assumed it was a tuberous one…thank goodness I was able to get cuttings to grow 🤦♂️
The screaming rooster is hysterical especially with the quiet sign on the wooden post!
Ha! I totally forgot about the quiet sign!
Amazing video! Very informative. I did learn a lot about tuber begonias, thanks!
I love behonias. Do propagated begonias from cuttings develop tubers? What's the process?
Yes when you propagate from a tuberous begonia the new plant will form a tuber as well. It takes some time, but within a growing season.
Thank you for the info! The bunnies already trimmed mine back, so I'm part way there 😂
Haha! Such helpful bunnies!
You have such beautiful energy snd personality... Looking forward to more videos. Thabk you for sharing yourself with the world. ❤
Thank you! Welcome to my world!
I agree!
I'll bear with you but doesn't that rooster drive you nuts?!
@@maria-giulianalatini1724 funny I find the rooster adds to the tropical vibe I’m going for. Like being in the island of Kuai which is full of them.
@@theangrygardener well, you have converted me to begonias! You have made them gorgeous in my eyes.
Do you take off all vegitation ,( even after cutting back to an inch) to reduce rot? Seems like it could lend moisture to tubers in bag or box ?
Yes , when I store in bag or box with peat or similar I remove all but a very small portion of the stem. I need a little stem left to dry to remind me which way is up when I replant 🤷🏼♂️
That video i just viewed was bang on time,as I'm in middle of storing mine Claire, Dublin
Sweet! Good luck!
I'm just doing mine in wigan 😂
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Great video, most informative on how to,layman’s terms, thank you.
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!
I guess you need to root some of those cuttings you planned on composing.
My begonias overwinter right in the garden! They loose their leaves but come right back. The advantage of living in Southern California, zone 10a. 😊
I envy you and your climate!!! I am however slowly finding those varieties that are cold hardy for my zone and look forward to seeing those return and spread.
Thank you so much! ❤
Happy gardening!
i did bring it in foe 3 years and geraniums impatient so easy i just bring it in i keep the flowers until they are gone and even in winter the geraniums give me flowers i have that for 7 years
I’m there with you. If one has the space, bringing them inside is sooo much easier. I will likely still store a few as just tubers, but have the space this season to just bring the pots inside!
Would it be wiser to let the leaves drop naturally as it goes dormant? Like with bulbs, the tuber will suck the nutrients back and store them for next season. I know that bulbs which are left to dry the leaves as they go dormant will grow better and stronger, so maybe it is the same thing with Begonia tubers? Also, would a tuberous begonia grown from cuttings develop its own tuber, or will it end with none, like the one you dug out in the start of the video?
In time a cutting from a tuberous will form a tuberous of its own. It’s in their nature. In my experience it takes a full growing season.
Regarding the leaves, I think it’s dependent on airflow and water before you store it away. With begonias one wants to avoid mold. That said I don’t remove all leaves, just most
Thank you! I learned something new 😊
How wonderful to hear! Best of luck on your garden journey!
Your plants are beautiful. I only have 2 and both were purchased in the Spring. I lost 2 tubers last year. I guess I didn't winter them correctly. thank you
Hope you are giving it another try! I love how each year they survive they continue to get bigger and more impressive.
@@theangrygardener yes going to give another try, following you instructions thank you very clear instructions.
Great video, thanks. If i store them in a pot do i leave the leaves on?
I trim them back for space, as they go dormant and dry up remove them.
What should you do if the tubers happens to dry out when overwintering?
It’s a good idea to avoid that. In my experience if they dry out they won’t have any life left to regrow. A little shriveling is usually ok, but need to be some juice left in there for them to come back. If in doubt pot them up in smaller pots and cross your fingers.
You’ll want to avoid that…if they dry out too much they won’t likely grow. There needs to be some life juice in there. If you think they have dried out completely, perhaps pot in a small pot with soils to see if they sprout before giving up.
Hahaha ok will do thanks so much 👍
@@theangrygardener 🤞
Thanks very good video, can I just put tubers in paper bags without any materials
I’ve not tried just putting them in a bag without some damp material. …doing so would likely cause your tubers to dry out quickly and likely fail. Perhaps larger tubers and occasional water soak thru the winter could be successful. If you give it a try I’d love to hear your results
I have that same yellow/orange one that you cut all of the flowers off. Can you not just bring it inside to grow as a houseplant and then repot in the spring?
That is totally an option, but those gorgeous tuberous begonias enjoy having a period of dormancy and frankly my house is jammed packed full of plants. I just wouldn’t have the space other then a few cuttings to root over winter for insurance 🙃
@@theangrygardener Thanks, I don't have any plants inside year around, and I brought in several hibiscus today and just wondering what other things I can be successful with.
@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways with proper lighting and placement many patio plants are able to come inside ….I’ve been challenged in the past making sure I’ve properly treated for pests and that adjustment period when many will drop leaves and such while adjusting to indoor humidity/heat/ light levels
@@theangrygardener Thanks.
Can dragon wing begonias be saved as well?
I’m not familiar with Dragon wing. Is that a common name or a variety? My method works reliably with the tuberous patio begonias…
Hello, where do you get these beautiful begonias? Mostly I find cheap box store type begonias or indoor ones when I look online. Thank you!
The potted tuberous ones where random big box store purchases I planted and grew, each year they get more impressive. The hanging baskets where either big box tuber purchases or garden center. My experience , one needs to find the right light/water and they thrive. Keep trying!
So if they don’t have tubers you can’t over winter them?
You totally can, take some cuttings for insurance, then put the pot and all into a cool area so it can go dormant. Then check monthly so it doesn’t get super dry until February or March then water good and put in a warmer area so it can come back to life.
Alternatively depending on the size of the plant you could bring it inside to grow thru the winter
@@theangrygardener, and when they are inside how much water do they need during a winter? Do they lose leaves? If they lose leaves will they still regrow?
@@evabrent9347 they will loose all leaves and leave you with what appears to be a pot of soil. I water about once a month sparingly so the tubers don’t get too dry.
I hate that you are cutting all those flowers off, but I understand why.
Ha! Yes always painful for me too…might post a video or a live post of chopping them all off this year ….
can you not keep in your greenhouse behind you, im crying, watching u cut the 2nd beautiful plant back, boo-hoo.. lol
Alas I had a winter project that needed the greenhouse so I didn’t have space. My patio collection of plants fighting for winter greenhouse space has gotten large. This was a great space saving option. I will say the time spent repotting in the spring was unreal lol. I cry a little bit inside each October when I cut back my begonias and geraniums for winter storage.
Could the Aphrodite Rose starts be replanted as house plants so they could develope tubers next year?
@@lisamallant2029 that’s definitely an option in my opinion, though I’ve not trialed that.
2 kinds of begonia. Tuber vs herb.
Ah yes. Thanks for that