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Cattails

How do I successfully transfer an outdoors cattail hanging basket to the indoors for the winter months. I live in central Ontario, Canada and we are just starting to get over night frost. Have brought my beautiful plant in but not sure if I should cut it back or replant it in different soil. Please help. Don’t want to lose this plant.


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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 10/12/2016 @ 7:22 am

Cattails are generally grown in wetlands or in the home garden; in pots in a pond area.
You will not need to bring these plants indoors. They are cold hardy and can winter over outdoors. In the case of potted cattails you could tuck the container into a shed or garage for the winter.

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#2 Comment By nikki-phipps On 10/12/2016 @ 9:19 am

I believe you are referring to the Chenille plant, often called cattails. You can cut the plant back prior to bringing it indoors for winter. Here is more information on its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chenille/growing-chenille-plants.htm [2]


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