general care on Begonia
Quick answer
If your Begonia has general care, the most likely cause is: Angel-wing begonias produce showy pendant flower clusters and thrive with moderate light in summer near east windows, blooming best in late winter and spring.
Start here:
- 1. Grow in light, peaty soilless mix such as African violet potting soil
- 2. Repot annually in spring, shifting to slightly larger container
Why Begonia gets general care
Begonia spp.
Angel-wing begonias produce showy pendant flower clusters and thrive with moderate light in summer near east windows, blooming best in late winter and spring.
How to reverse general care on Begonia
- 1
Grow in light, peaty soilless mix such as African violet potting soil
- 2
Repot annually in spring, shifting to slightly larger container
- 3
Add pebbles or broken crockery to pot bottom to improve drainage
- 4
Root nonflowering stem tip cuttings in spring or summer in perlite or seed-starting mix
- 5
Feed every 2 weeks with balanced houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer
Keep general care off this Begonia
Provide bright filtered light without direct sun in summer; increase light including up to 4 hours of direct sun in winter.