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The ultimate guide for Begonia plant care

Begonia

In this ultimate guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to be able to care for your Begonias. Begonias look intimidating but are really quite easy to care for. Don't let it's appearance fool you and learn to help it thrive in your house.

To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, I've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps give you the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.

  1. How to care for a Begonia Maculata (Polka dot plant)
  2. How to grow a Begonia Maculata in Leca

Summary of Begonia care

Find out what the Begonia prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Begonia!

Watering your Begonia

The Begonia likes to grow in a dry environment and should only be watered when the soil is completely dry.

Sunlight for your Begonia

The Begonia prefers a darker spot of your house: a spot where it gets low-light sunlight exposure. Your Begonia doesn't like too much light.

Fertilizing your Begonia

The Begonia should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.

Soil for your Begonia

The Begonia likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.

Temperature for the Begonia

The Begonia prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 30°C (64 - 86°F).

Propagating the Begonia

To propagate the Begonia, you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Begonia and plant that in moist soil.

Repotting the Begonia

You should repot your Begonia once every 2 year(s). This helps your Begonia to stay healthy for many years.

Difficulty of Begonia plant care

The Begonia is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

2 . How to grow a Begonia Maculata in Leca

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How to grow a Begonia Maculata in Leca

A Begonia Maculata looks like a difficult plant to take care of. However, the it's an easy-going plant that's perfect for beginners. In this post, we'll go over how you convert a Begonia Maculata from soil to Leca.

Read "How to grow a Begonia Maculata in Leca"

Taking care of a Begonia can be intimidating at first. But once you get to know your plant better, you'll realize that it's an easy-going plant that looks amazing in your house.

Scientific classification of Begonia Maculata

Plants go by many names, but it can become confusing very quickly if you're talking about different plants with the same nickname. That's why I'm including the scientific name of the plant, so we're all on the same page!

Classification Name
Species Begonia Maculata

Frequently asked questions

How should you water the Begonia?
The Begonia likes to grow in a dry environment and should only be watered when the soil is completely dry.
How much sunlight does the Begonia need?
The Begonia prefers a darker spot of your house: a spot where it gets low-light sunlight exposure. Your Begonia doesn't like too much light.
How much fertilizer does the Begonia need?
The Begonia should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.
What is the best soil for the Begonia?
The Begonia likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
What is the ideal temperature for the Begonia?
The Begonia prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 30°C (64 - 86°F).
How do you propagate the Begonia?
To propagate the Begonia, you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Begonia and plant that in moist soil.
How often should you repot the Begonia?
You should repot your Begonia once every 2 year(s). This helps your Begonia to stay healthy for many years.
Is the Begonia easy to take care of?
The Begonia is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

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