Re: Begonias
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Begonias
- From: S* W*
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 19:37:48 -0500
- References: <200003281552.se26sl.6i1.30ahi43@osgood.mail.mindspring.net >
I suppose so -- huge glossy burgundy leaves, took forever to grow from seed
and suddenly exploded -- is that wax? They like full shade outdoors, so why
wouldn't they thrive in a West window?
Just curious -- I'm taking your advice!
silke
At 04:18 PM 3/29/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi, are you speaking of wax begonias? If so, I overwinter mine every year,
>and can say that they do better under lights than in a window. But you can
>take them out from under the lights when its close to planting time. You
>will have to cut them back after you plant, because of the legginess.
>
>
>Sheila Smith
>mikecook@pipeline.com
>Niles, MI USA, Z 5/6
>
