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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter begonia 'jurassic watermelon'

Verdict
Bring indoors
When
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
Hardiness
Begonia 'Jurassic Watermelon' 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 watermelon' 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 watermelon' 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 watermelon' rots from the base.

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Overwintering begonia 'jurassic watermelon' — FAQ

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

Begonia 'Jurassic Watermelon' 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 Watermelon' 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 watermelon' for winter?

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

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

Cut watering right back — begonia 'jurassic watermelon' 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 watermelon' 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 watermelon' rots from the base.