digging tender perenials or take cuttings

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krfleet Saint Louis, MO Oct 22, 2008

I can't decide if I should dig one each of my lantana, mexican petunia, plumbago and angelonia and try to keep alive thru winter indoors or take cuttings now.
I had a 600 watt HID lamp but it was stolen and I'm not sure if I can keep these guys thriving without that. Would I be better off letting them all go dormant and take cuttings in spring? thanks for any advice.

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MitchF Lindsay, OK(Zone 7a) Oct 22, 2008

Do you have a south facing window with good light? if so pot one up and give them a try - never hurts to try.

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lbrabec (Lynn) Omaha, NE(Zone 5a) Oct 23, 2008

You could also set up a 2 tube shoplite.That works well for most plants.Or dig up 1 of each and take a few cuttings as a backup.
Lynn

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MitchF Lindsay, OK(Zone 7a) Oct 23, 2008

Right - not the best but it really does work to keep a lot of things going. I will have lantana in my windows this winter.

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krfleet Saint Louis, MO Oct 25, 2008

thank you for your suggestions. I am about to dig up a few lantana and mexican petunias. I have one big south facing bay but the space is already spoken for by my bougenvilla and hibiscus which get first dibs cause they bloomed all winter last year. I think I will cut ruellia aand lantana back and put them under shop lights in basement and hope for the best.

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lbrabec (Lynn) Omaha, NE(Zone 5a) Oct 25, 2008

I have overwintered Lantana in the basement under lights several times.Just don't keep it too wet,if your basement is cool.
Lynn

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