Overwintering guide
How to overwinter begonia 'helen teupel'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — begonia 'helen teupel' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills begonia 'helen teupel' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and begonia 'helen teupel' rots from the base.
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Overwintering begonia 'helen teupel' — FAQ
Does begonia 'helen teupel' need to come indoors for winter?
Begonia 'Helen Teupel' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Begonia 'Helen Teupel' is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move begonia 'helen teupel' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water begonia 'helen teupel' in winter?
Cut watering right back — begonia 'helen teupel' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills begonia 'helen teupel' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and begonia 'helen teupel' rots from the base.