# What to Do With Trailing Begonia Bulbs in the Fall?
Shade-loving trailing begonias (Begonia spp) are ideal for containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. In sub-freezing winter climates, they flower from early summer until the first frost. Lift their frost-tender bulbs in the fall for indoor overwintering and spring replanting.
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Lifting The Plant
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Trailing begonia's leaves and stems will wilt and die within a few days of the first killing frost. Dig around the plant with a spade. Carefully lift the entire plant, leaving a small amount of soil on the bulb's roots.
Curing the Bulb
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Cut the foliage and all but 1 inch of stem. Place the bulb in a dark, cool location. Allow it to dry for two to three weeks.
Cleaning the Bulb
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Remove the soil from the cured bulb. Cut off the roots and stem remnant. Dust the bulb with fungicide powder. Ensure complete coverage by pouring the fungicide powder into a paper bag. Add the bulb and shake the bag well.
Storing the Bulb
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Cover the dusted bulb in vermiculite or dry peat moss. Store it at 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Replant it when the soil warms in spring.
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