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I don’t know what kind of begonias I have. They have been in the same pots for at least ten years. There are long ( over a foot) leggy stems w/ growth at tip. Do I prune back a few inches from pot?

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You can leave them however pruning them is much better for them but make sure that you only prune them 1or 2 inches

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My begonia has not stopped blooming and is still beautiful, but it is root bound. Should I repot it? I moved it inside a month ago.

Jeanne Hutt

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Yes, repot every year before bringing it in for the winter. Fresh soil and fertilizer. Give it a trim, too, taking off all bad leaves and stems.

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I have several leaf cuttings that rooted. I moved them to small pots. A few have their large, bottom leaves touching the soil. Should I cut them off?

Jeanne Hutt

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Yes. You do not want any leaf rot in your pot.

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How can I revive my indoor begonia that's showing brown leaves and stems, and has stems coming out of the pot?

Daryl

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Planting begonias outside and pinching off the tops helps improve their condition. Avoid overwatering, as it can harm them.

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When should I replant begonias from trays to baskets?

Mike

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Early spring is the best time, once the frost has passed. If frost seems likely to return, cover them or bring them indoors.

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I plan to bring my potted Angel wing and tuberous begonias inside for the winter. Should I prune them back, and do I need to water them?

Georgios Myrisis

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When overwintering your potted begonias in the garage, you should handle Angel wing and tuberous types differently. For Angel wing begonias, prune lightly to remove leggy or damaged growth before bringing them indoors, and water sparingly during winter, just enough to keep the soil slightly moist. Tuberous begonias go dormant in winter; cut back the stems after they naturally yellow and die back, store the tubers in a cool, dry place, and avoid watering until you replant them in spring.

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