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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter begonia 'jurassic bewitched'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Begonia 'Jurassic Bewitched' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside.

Winter watering

Cut watering right back — begonia 'jurassic bewitched' 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 'jurassic bewitched' in winter

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and begonia 'jurassic bewitched' rots from the base.

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Overwintering begonia 'jurassic bewitched' — FAQ

Does begonia 'jurassic bewitched' need to come indoors for winter?

Begonia 'Jurassic Bewitched' 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 'Jurassic Bewitched' 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 'jurassic bewitched' for winter?

Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.

How often should I water begonia 'jurassic bewitched' in winter?

Cut watering right back — begonia 'jurassic bewitched' 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 'jurassic bewitched' over winter?

Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and begonia 'jurassic bewitched' rots from the base.