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Guide on Winterizing Delicate Yearly Plants

Preserving Tender Perennials over Winter: Insight into the Process for Reusing These Plants Annually.

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Guide for Winterizing Delicate Annual Plants
Guide for Winterizing Delicate Annual Plants

Guide on Winterizing Delicate Yearly Plants

In preparation for the colder months, it's essential to take care of your frost-sensitive summer-flowering plants. These plants, which typically originate from tropical regions, require special maintenance to ensure their survival during winter. Here's a guide to storing some common tropical ornamentals.

Calla Lily Rhizomes

  1. Dig up the Calla Lily rhizomes after the first fall frost.
  2. Dry them in a warm, dry location for 1 or 2 weeks.
  3. Store them in a cool (50 to 60°F) dry location.

Tuberous Begonia Tubers

  1. After the end of the growing season, dig up the Tuberous Begonia tubers.
  2. Cure them for 2 to 3 weeks before storing in a cool, dry area.

Banana and Abyssinian Banana Plants

  1. Dig up these plants just before the first frost, leaving some soil around the roots.
  2. Store them in a cool, dark location (45 to 50°F).

Dahlia Clumps

  1. After a hard frost, cut back Dahlia plants to within 2 to 4 inches of the ground.
  2. Store the clumps in a cool (40 to 50°F), dry location.

Caladium Tubers

  1. Store Caladium tubers in a cool (60 to 65°F), dry location.
  2. Check on them frequently as the small corms easily dry out and die.

Elephant's Ear (Colocasia, Alocasia, and Xanthosoma)

  1. Dig up these plants after the first fall frost.
  2. Overwinter some species and varieties as houseplants in a warm, bright location.
  3. Store the corms in an area with a temperature of 55 to 60°F.

Gladiolus Corms

  1. Dig up the Gladiolus corms after the first fall frost.
  2. Dry them for 2 to 3 weeks in a warm, dry, well-ventilated location.
  3. Store them in a cool (35 to 45°F), dry location.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure the survival of your frost-sensitive plants during the winter months. Happy gardening!

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