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The most compact and healthy wax begonias result from deadheading and pinching back regularly. Annual begonia plants may be cut back before frost and used inside as a houseplant in winter. Once inside, keep the soil moist, provide humidity with a pebble tray and place in bright filtered light.
- How do you care for potted begonias?
- Do begonias come back year after year?
- Do begonias like sun or shade?
- How do you keep begonias blooming?
- How long do potted begonias last?
- Is Miracle Grow good for begonias?
- Can I leave begonias in pots over winter?
- Can I save my begonias for next year?
- Can you leave begonias in the ground over winter?
- How often should you water begonias?
- Why do my begonias keep dying?
- Can begonias grow in full shade?
How do you care for potted begonias?
Begonia Care Tips
- 1) Plant begonia in pot that allows about 2 inches of space all the way around the roots. ...
- 2) Begonias like to sit in locations that have daily full to partial morning sunlight.
- 3) Put the plant on a regular watering schedule. ...
- 4) Feed the plant a balanced houseplant fertilizer once a month.
Do begonias come back year after year?
Like Impatiens, Begonias are actually tender perennials (come back year after year) that are usually treated as annuals (gone forever at first frost). ... In deep shade situations, Begonias will stretch and become leggy, so do give them a spot with at least a few hours of sunlight for the best results.
Do begonias like sun or shade?
Begonias need some sunlight, but they don't do well if that sunlight is harsh and direct. Instead, place them in filtered light, such as beneath high, thin tree canopies. However, as noted below some begonia varieties might tolerate more sun than others.
How do you keep begonias blooming?
The best way to encourage begonias to produce more flowers is to care for them regularly. ProFlowers has some suggestions for indoor care; to begin with, keep your begonia in a spot with full to partial morning sunlight, with a temperature of about 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long do potted begonias last?
No begonia has a long life span. Most live only 2 to 3 years even with good care.
Is Miracle Grow good for begonias?
Once a week apply half strength (1/2 T Miracle Grow or other soluble plant food per gallon) fertilizer solution in place of regular watering, being sure to give the basket enough so that liquid seeps from the bottom of the pot. Tuberous begonias are not heavy feeders, so don't overdo it.
Can I leave begonias in pots over winter?
Tuberous begonias should be dug up and stored indoors during winter until the return of warmer weather in spring. Begonias can be dug up in fall once foliage has faded or just after the first light frost. ... Pot-grown begonia plants can be stored in their containers as long as they remain dry.
Can I save my begonias for next year?
The tubers can be saved over the winter and planted again the next spring for another year of showy color. Take the following steps to save your potted tuberous begonia tubers: ... Place in a dry, cool storage area (a basement or garage) and allow the tubers to cure for several weeks.
Can you leave begonias in the ground over winter?
The tuberous Begonia group REQUIRES winter dormancy. This means you need to begin in fall by reducing the water to the plants until the tops have died back and the soil is completely dry. ... Carefully clean off the tuber of soil and old roots and store in a warm dry location over the winter.
How often should you water begonias?
If the soil is dry when you put your index finger 1-2 inches until your top knuckle into the soil and it feels dry, then you need to water your Begonia. I keep my Begonias as houseplants and water once a week and every 3 days in Summer.
Why do my begonias keep dying?
Begonias need continuously moist soil that's well-draining. ... If the soil feels dry at least 1 inch below the surface, water your plants more often. Observe the amount of sunlight that falls on the begonias during the day. These plants thrive in partial shade, so too much sun can burn the leaves and cause them to wilt.
Can begonias grow in full shade?
Some are grown for just their colorful leaves, but most come in a range of flower colors. Most begonias grow best in part shade (4 to 6 hours of direct morning sun a day), or filtered sun (as through trees). Most will tolerate full shade (no direct or filtered sun), but won't be as dense and usually have fewer flowers.
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