How to Grow Begonia Flowers

Plant wax begonia transplants 6 to 8 inches apart and others according to their mature size. Tubers can be started indoors by placing the tubers, hollow side up, 1 inch apart in a shallow tray with moist potting mix. Place the tray in a dark room and water just enough to keep the potting mix moist, but not soggy.

How do I get my begonias to flower?
What is the best way to grow begonias?
Do begonias like sun or shade?
Do begonias come back every year?
Are coffee grounds good for begonias?
Why are my begonias not flowering?
What month do you plant begonias?
Can I save my begonias for next year?
Do begonias attract bees?
How often should you water begonias?
Can begonias grow in full shade?
Why do my begonias keep dying?

How do I get my begonias to flower?

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.

What is the best way to grow begonias?

In cooler areas, begonias can tolerate more sun than in hot climates. Most like bright, dappled light to grow their best. Soil Conditions: Begonias grow best in light, fertile, well-drained soil. Begonias are very susceptible to root and stem rot when exposed to cold, wet soils, so proper drainage is essential.

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.

Do begonias come back every year?

Are begonias a perennial plant or an annual flower? There are no perennial begonias. There are forms that make great houseplants and will grow year-round indoors, but outdoors the plants are all unable to tolerate frost.

Are coffee grounds good for begonias?

(soil free is best) Outdoors, growing begonias means adding lots of organic matter to the soil. Begonias benefit from an acidic soil, which the peat moss gives it. Adding some used coffee grounds to the soil will work wonders for begonias.

Why are my begonias not flowering?

If the plant's leaves are light green, or the leaves don't roll, the plant isn't receiving enough food.” Begonias need fast-draining soil high in humus. ... In late fall, when bloom production stops and the leaves yellow and fall off, the plants can be forced into dormancy by withholding fertilizer and water.

What month do you plant begonias?

Tuberous begonia

Start tubers into growth in March or April at 18°C (64°F)
Fill a seed tray 7.5cm (3in) deep with moist sandy potting compost.
Place tubers on the surface of the compost, hollow side uppermost, 2cm (¾in) apart and 2.5cm (1in) deep.

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.

Do begonias attract bees?

Begonias contain 'almost zero nectar', he said. Plants with a single row of petals, like geraniums, are better for bees as they have more nectar. Select single flower tops for your bee garden such as daisies and marigolds, rather than double flower tops such as double impatiens. ...

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.

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.

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.