Bringing Impatiens & Begonias Indoors for Winter in Pennsylvania

Simple Indoor Overwintering for Two Shade Annuals

Impatiens

• Dig, pot up.
• Cut back to 4–6 in stems (leave a few leaves).
• Sunny window, no drafts.

Begonias

• Dig, pot up.
• Do NOT cut back.
• Sunny window, no drafts.

Light Boost (Optional)

Shop-light fluorescent fixtures (40W cool white) hung 1–3 in above canopy. 12–14 hrs/day. No special grow bulbs needed.

Winter Care

• Water when top soil dry.
• No fertilizer until March.
• Watch for whitefly/aphids—spray insecticidal soap if seen.