Pansies as indoor plants?

Question

It's gotten cold outside and I want to bring these plants indoors. They're pansies from a local nursery. What do I have to do to keep them growing and healthy? Thanks for the advice.

Answer 1

I live in Missouri and I've never had a bit of luck wintering them over even with bringing them indoors and using timed gro-lights. I have a pretty good green thumb but maybe I'm just unlucky with pansys, (which I love). :(

Never say die, though! I've been told it's impossible to winter petunias or start certain plants from seed. I accomplished both. Sometimes staying uninformed enough to know something is "impossible" is a good thing! :D

Answer 2

African violets do very well near well-lit windows and have pretty purple flowers. They do not need too much water - depending on how much light. Just check the soil to see when it gets too moist. Another one is the "wandering jew" plant (I'm not sure why it is called that) but they are a great plant that has purple colored leaves and will grow and expand and is similar to a vine. There are many great plants that will grow well indoors, as long as you have them near light and water them when needed. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Answer 3

It sounds has if you live in a cold winter country?? I'm in Queensland Australia and our winters are mild our pansy plants do okay here. You might just have to treat them as annuals and buy new plants next Spring. They do make a great show.
Vicki R

Answer 4

if you are able to create a mini greenhouse that will keep your plants warm enough and receive exposure to the sun that would be the ticket. a terrarium would be ideal. but remember that humidity is also involved. that would come from keeping the plants watered and warm.

Answer 5

leave them out side they Can handle cold and even bloom all winter long