Growing begonias is fun, and you can enjoy it both in the garden or indoors. Learn everything there is to know about them in this detailed begonia growing and care guide.
There are over a thousand different types of begonias, and they come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Some people are admired for their beautiful flowers, and others for their wonderful color and leaf patterns.
* How to grow begonias in the garden
If you have poor quality garden soil, you can improve it with vermicompost, compost or organic all-purpose fertilizer before planting.
Most begonias grow best outdoors in partial shade or sunlight. They can survive in full shade. But may not bloom well if they don't get enough sunlight.
* How to grow begonia indoors
If you live in a frost-prone climate. Once it gets too cold outside, you can bring begonias indoors and grow them as houseplants. Many varieties will even grow great indoors year round!
Place them in bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist. Begonias grow best in a house kept in a temperature range of 18-25°C.
If you want, you can move them outside in the summer to increase their health. Just be sure to wait until the cold is gone before moving them outdoors in the spring.
* Instructions on how to plant and care for begonias
No matter where you choose to grow them, the good news is that the basic begonia care requirements are the same for all types. That's awesome, and definitely makes things a lot easier.
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Instead of watering begonias on a scheduled schedule. You should always check to make sure they need it first. Place your finger about 1-2 cm deep into the soil. If it feels wet, let it dry a bit more before watering again.
Alternatively, you can simply fill the planter tray or pot with water and allow the soil to soak through the drainage holes.
The plant should not be submerged in water for too long, just until the soil is moist again. Pour out any water that has been absorbed after 20 minutes.
Growing begonias in pots with drainage holes is a great way. To make bottom drainage easy. And it will also help prevent flooding.
- Humidity
Like most tropical plants, begonias like a lot of moisture. This is usually not a concern when they grow outside, but can be a struggle indoors.
Humidity is especially important during the cold months. The air in the house is now drier than usual. An indoor humidity monitor is a great tool to use for monitoring how dry the air is.
There are a number of things you can do to help raise the humidity to a level that will make your begonia do well. Try running a humidifier near them. Or place them on a cobblestone tray filled with water.
- Light
Some begonias need more sunlight than others. And there are new varieties on the market these days that can even handle full sun.
But most will suffer if they receive too much sunlight. And it can burn their tender leaves. In general, they prefer a partially shaded location where they are protected from the intense afternoon rays of the sun.
Indoors, you should grow begonias where they receive indirect light. An east or west facing window would be the perfect spot.
On the other hand, if the stems start to grow long and reach the window, they won't get enough light. Move it closer to the window or add a grow light.
- Planting land
Begonias are not fussy about the type of soil in which they are grown. But ideally, begonias prefer a fast-draining soil. And also retain moisture.
To help the soil retain moisture, you can add coconut fiber to the mix before planting. Outdoors, you can improve your garden soil with compost, worm castings, or peat moss.
- Fertilizers
Begonias will benefit from regular fertilizing during their active growing season (spring and summer). Start by giving them a half or a quarter dose of strong liquid fertilizer in early spring.
Then gradually increase the dose. So you should feed them weekly as part of your begonia care routine. Pay attention to the dose when fertilizing to avoid poisoning.
They may be sensitive to chemicals. Therefore, I highly recommend using organic fertilizers, instead of synthetic fertilizers
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