Frost-tender tropical or subtropical plants that wont survive the winter outdoors benefit from spending the warm summer months outdoors.
Here are 16 perennials that add greenery to your home during the winter.
Overwintering a hardy plant that is perfectly adapted to cold winters is not only unnecessary but harmful.
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The exact conditions depend on the key in.
Generally, when temperatures drop below 50F, its time to bring your potted begonias inside.
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Cut off any flowers, dead foliage, and leggy growth.
Keep the plants away from drafts and heating vents.
check that the room temperature is consistent and slightly cooler at night than during the day.
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Only fertilize the plants if the leaves turn yellow.
The plant actively grows during the winter.
However, before thefirst frosthits, the plant needs to be moved indoors for the winter.
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To induce flowering, maintain low nighttime temperatures and check that it gets least 13 hours of darkness.
Cut back on the amount of water and do notfertilizethe plant during the winter.
If unsure how much to water abutilon, use a moisture meter.
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Warm, humid conditions are key for caladium to thrive.
Afterward, place the tree in the sunniest spot of your home.
Move your tree indoors when nighttime temperatures drop below 40F.
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Move the pot indoors before the first fall frost.
Water it just enough so the soil does not dry out.
The plants need less water in winter than during the growing season in the spring and summer.
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To avoidoverwatering, let the soil to dry out fully between waterings.
Bring the plant inside before nighttime temperatures fall below 50F.
Removing any flower buds during the winter prevents the shrub from wasting any energy by flowering in the winter.
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Bring it indoors when the temperatures fall below 50F and cut slightly cut it back if necessary.
To counter dry indoor air, use a humidifier.
The plant is highly susceptible to cold and should be moved indoors when nighttime temperatures drop below 55F.
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To thrive, Arabian jasmine needs as much sun as possible in a south- or west-facing window.
In the winter, switch to a reduced watering schedule.
Move the plant indoors when temperatures drop below 50F.
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There are two options for overwintering the plant indoors.
Either put it in a cool room and water it sparingly to let it enter dormancy.
To thrive, plumeria needs bright, direct light for at least eight hours per day.
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To provide the plant with the necessary high humidity, use a humidifier.
If you live in USDA Hardiness Zone 7 or above, you wont need to overwinter it indoors.
In cooler climates, bring the pot indoors before the first fall frost.
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Find a spot in a room with a south-facing or west-facing window, ideally a sunroom.
The plant will probably go semi-dormant during the winter but it will restart its vigorous growth in the spring.
Bring your potted plants indoors for the winter if you want them to remain evergreen.
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