Many are actually warm weatherperennialsthat will grow all year if brought indoors.
Shade tolerant plants make especially good choices for houseplants, since homes have less light.
There are other growing conditions to take into consideration, like cooler temperatures indoors and humidity.
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Tropical plants brought in as houseplants may need extra attention.
Consider these 8 plants to shelter inside.
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Start by acclimating outdoor plants gradually.
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Bring them indoors while the windows are still open to bridge the change in conditions.
Check plants for pests before bring them indoors.
Remove pests with a strong spray of water or use insecticidal soap for serious infestations.
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In particular, rex begonias, with their unusual colors, patterns, and textures, make nice houseplants.
This plant benefits from a winter rest, so do not expect a lot of flowers during winter.
Bring the plants indoors before frost and trim them to about 6 inches.
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Place it a cool spot (45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit) with low light.
In spring, move the plant back into a sunny spot and resume watering regularly.
New growth should start soon.
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Repot with fresh soil and begin feeding every other week.
Geraniums (Pelargonium)
Gardeners have beenoverwintering geraniumplants for years.
Bring them in before frost and give the plants a light trim.
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Avoid drafts and feed every other week with a water-soluble fertilizer.
Keep an eye out for pests.
Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides)
Coleus is everywhere these days.
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The old-fashioned, seed-grown varieties that prefer some shade make especially nice houseplants.
If your plants are too large to bring in, coleus root quickly from cuttings.
They like to be warm but will tolerate cooler nights and temperatures down to about 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Be sure topinch off any flowersas they appear to keep the plants from going to seed.
Keep an eye out for aphids.
Smaller hot peppers are the easiest to bring indoors, but any pepper is worth a try.
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Watch for aphids andfungus gnats.
Consider adding artificial light, as peppers need 12-16 hours of light to continue producing fruit.
Herbs: Basil, Chives, Parsley, Lemon Grass, Rosemary
Many herbs do well indoors.
Chives are a particularly easy herb to grow indoors.
Even if they are hit by frost, they will rejuvenate indoors in a pot.
Trim and use your herbs to keep them bushy and full.
