Begonia

Begonia

Also called · Rex · Maculata

Patterned leaves, spotted or metallic, and often pretty flowers. Loves bright shade.

LightBright shade
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereNear a bright window

Care tag · 57

“Water the soil, not the leaves. Wet leaves get mildew and rot.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade. No direct sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top 2 cm of soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Airy potting soil with perlite.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A weak feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Perlite

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • White powder on the leaves

    Mildew. Give it more air around it and keep water off the leaves.

  • Mushy stems

    Too wet. Let it dry out more between waterings.

  • Long and leggy

    Pinch the tips. Cuttings root easily in water.

Near a bright window

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