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wintering indoors #775666
Asked October 18, 2021, 9:59 AM EDT
Isanti County Minnesota
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Thanks for the question.
For all three of these plants, expect some leaf yellowing and even leaf drop over the winter. This is due to these plants going into a period of dormancy and reduced light. This means that for each plant you will need to decide between having it go into a state of complete dormancy (reduced light and temperature and relatively little watering or fertilizing) or trying to maintain it as a house plant (maximum light with occasional watering and fertilizing). At least for geraniums, I have had most success in growing them as house plants during winter months. The following should assist you:
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo/faq/overwintering_hibiscus
https://www.costafarms.com/blog/winter-hibiscus-care-tips
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/winterizing-mandevillas.htm
https://gardenandbloom.com/blog/how-to-overwinter-a-mandevilla-plant
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2004/9-17-2004/geraniums.html
https://empressofdirt.net/overwintering-geraniums/
Good luck!!