How To Force Dormancy In Plants For Overwintering Indoors

A caladium plant in a black flower pot sits on a shelf indoors under bright lights

Overwintering plants simply means providing protection for any plant that is vulnerable the season’s cold temperatures. If you grow tender, tropical or semi-tropical plants outdoors as annuals, consider saving them for next season by forcing dormancy and storing them indoors. Plants to Overwinter You can overwinter any tender plant that will not survive your region’s winter. This doesn’t always mean forcing dormancy. Some tropical plants can simply become houseplants in winter. Dormant plants in winter require less care and maintenance. There are two main types of plants to overwinter this way: those with bulbs and similar root structures and those without. Some examples of plants in the former category to overwinter include: Plants without tubers or bulbs that you can overwinter in dormancy include: How to Overwinter Bulbs Several tender perennials grow from bulbs—also corms, tubers, and rhizomes—can be dug up and overwintered. Here’s how to do it: If the […]

The post How To Force Dormancy In Plants For Overwintering Indoors appeared first on Gardening Know How.

Carts

Accessories

Flower Seeds

Composting

Choosing the right fruit trees for your climate
How to harvest herbs: How and when to harvest homegrown herbs
what weed is it? putting names to pesky plants
Georgia’s Farming and Gardening Sector: Top 10 Easiest Veggies to Grow [Infographic]
15 Garden Trends To Avoid in 2024: Experts Warn Against These Outdated Designs
How To Overwinter Ollas For Years Of Use: Get More From Irrigation Pots
How To Grow An Indoor Lemon Tree
No-Till Cover Crops: How To Grow Healthier Soil Over Winter
How to grow and care for oleanders
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: winners announced
Plants to avoid growing near houses
How to grow anthurium
Can You Eat Cauliflower With Black Spots?
Companion Planting: Herbs that Pair Perfectly As Growing Partners
Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants?
Should I cut dead leaves off my tomato plant?
Top 6 Struggles of Growing Herbs Indoors (w/ solutions)!!!??? // Garden Answer
Top 5 Beginner Tips For Apartment Gardeners Aja Dang Epic
How To Grow Tomatoes Indoors
How To Care For Indoor Plants + GREENIFY YOUR SPACE
How to Grow Vegetable Seedlings
Try it now | How to grow Bean Sprouts in the fastest and easiest
Try it now | How to grow Bean Sprouts in the fastest and easiest
Biggest & Thickest Buds on Cannabis using This Organic Hardener & Sugars
Biggest & Thickest Buds on Cannabis using This Organic Hardener & Sugars
MY SECRETS TO BIG MONEY PLANT (POTHOS) | MONEY PLANT CARE TIPS - COMPLETE GUIDE
MY SECRETS TO BIG MONEY PLANT (POTHOS) | MONEY PLANT CARE TIPS – COMPLETE GUIDE