Hardy Begonia Care

This plant likes a moist environment, so water it regularly. With insufficient watering, its leaves may wither and fall. However, excess water should be drained from the tray so as not to cause root rot.

Withered flowers and leaves should be removed immediately to promote active plant growth. In addition, this way, you will avoid rotting of the plant and some diseases.

This plant prefers liquid fertilizers and also likes compost mixed with peat moss. Feed your begonia regularly after flowering, about once a month.

Hardy Begonia likes bright but indirect sunlight, as direct rays can cause burns on the leaves. Therefore, place the pots on the western or eastern windows. Also, this plant likes long-term light, so you can grow it outside.

Begonia grandis grows well in well-drained mixtures of sandy soil, clay, and loam, but it also likes soilless environments. You can create them yourself using moss, bark, and perlite, or pick up a ready-made mixture at the store.

You can propagate the plant using cuttings; the best time for this is late spring and early summer. Take a healthy and large cutting with a leaf, place it in moist soil, and put it in a warm and bright place. After some time, babies will appear.

Despite its name, this begonia has specific tastes for heat. The ideal temperature for growth and development is 66-75°F (19-24℃) in summer. In winter, the temperature should not drop below 50°F (10℃).

You can grow Hardy Begonia outdoors and indoors. In the second case, choose plastic containers with drainage holes. The pot should not be too large since the root system is small.

The famous garden writer Allen Lacy was a big fan of Begonia grandis.