With its bright red, overhanging flowers, the dragon wing begonia is a very popular balcony and container plant. However, it is not hardy, but can overwinter very well if the accommodation and care are provided correctly.
How can I properly overwinter my dragon wing begonia?
To overwinter the dragon wing begonia successfully, place the plant in a bright room at 15°C to 18°C, cut it back, repot it and reduce watering. Only exhibit again after the Ice Saints.
Where and how should my dragon wing begonia overwinter?
The ideal winter quarters for your dragon wing begonia is a winter garden with temperatures between 15 °C and 18 °C, similar to the ice begonia. However, the frost-sensitive plant should be brought out of the cold in good time in autumn. To save space in the winter quarters, you can cut back the begonia before overwintering and repot it at this opportunity.
The most important things in brief:
- not hardy
- good for wintering
- ideal winter quarters: bright and moderately warm at approx. 15 °C to 18 °C
- water little
- do not fertilize
- recommended: pruning and repotting in autumn
- only plant out again after the Ice Saints
Tip
Even if your dragon wing begonia is still blooming profusely, it should definitely be brought into its winter quarters in good time before the first frost.
