Begonia Care Guide

Begonia ‘Benigo’

General Information

  • Various types that all have slightly different care: wax, tuberous, cane, rhizomatous, etc.

  • Love humidity!

  • Over 1300 accepted species!

  • Native to South/Central America, Africa, and South Asia.

Soil

  • Enjoy evenly moist, well-draining soil.

  • Prefer to be slightly root-bound than have too much room.

  • Enjoy having some organic matter in the soil (compost, orchid bark, etc.)

Water

  • Enjoy evenly moist soil.

  • Benefit from bottom-watering.

  • Choose glass or glazed pottery that retains moisture.

Light

  • Do best in partial shade, but some varieties can tolerate (or even enjoy) more sun.

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