Spectacular Begonia Hanging Basket Care

How to Store Begonia Tubers.

Begonia hanging basket care. While they enjoy humid conditions they dont like wet feet. Although certain varieties host blooms of pink white red or orange these hardy plants are often grown for their foliage. Basements and garages are often great places for extended storage.

Tall and wide 25-30 cm. The temperature range should ideally be between 4050F. A wonderful shade loving plant for containers and hanging baskets.

Ideal begonia care requires well-drained soil that has been amended by the addition of organic matter such as compost and peat moss. Of course overwintering begonia plants may require pruning. See your Begonia bulb package for specific details Planting.

Begonia water fertilizer needs. Create a hanging basketplanter of begonias. Once appropriately placed in the flower bed or hanging basket deadheading spent blooms and keeping the soil moist is the basis of annual begonia care.

Many plant lovers have realized that instead of purchasing expensive begonia baskets each spring they can overwinter them in greenhouses or as houseplants. Begonia hanging baskets are great decorative plants for the landscape patio and deck. When the weather cools in the fall begonia plants can be brought indoors as houseplants.

Watering correctly is important in the care of begonias. Place each tuber in a separate paper bag and place them in a cool dark place like a cardboard box for storage. Place your index finger down into the soil to check for moisture.