Begonia Minor Care

In a pot with good drainage, wait to water the begonia until the top portion of the soil is dry and be wary of overwatering. having a pot with good drainage will allow excess water to drain from the soil and prevent the plant from sitting in stagnant water. like other indoor plants, begonias enter a dormancy period in the colder months.

Houseplants should typically be pruned at the beginning of the growing season, which is late winter or early spring for many varieties.

Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

Semi-shade – this plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.

Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.

During the active growth period of Begonia Dregei, average room temperature will work well. Place pots on trays of moist pebbles in temperatures above 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 ° C).It is preferred to keep these semi-dormant plants at a temperature of around 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 ° C) throughout the winter. These plants start to dry up at low temperatures, so bring them into the house when the temperature begins to fall below the minimum.

Pot should provide ample drainage and room for growth.

Select a location receiving more direct morning or evening sunlight than mid day sun. Early morning / late day sunlight is much cooler with less intense rays. By keeping begonias out of the midday direct sun, the plants have less stress, and will produce more blooms.

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