How 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?
Do begonias come back every year?
Do begonias do well in pots?
Where is the best place to plant begonias?
How often should you water begonias?
How do you keep begonias blooming?
What month do you plant begonias?
Can I save my begonias for next year?
Can I leave begonias in pots over winter?
How do you care for potted begonias?
Do begonias like coffee grounds?
How long does a begonia live?

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.

Do begonias do well in pots?

Begonias are tropical perennials that thrive in warmth and, typically, partial light. ... Tuberous begonias are suitable options for begonia container gardens as they work well with the light texture of potting mix, and they work as bedding plants, too. These types of begonias are either upright or trailing.

Where is the best place to plant begonias?

Where to Plant Begonias. Wax begonias do best in part shade, particularly during the summer months, but will do well in full sun when planted over the winter as a perennial. Use these compact plants in borders and/or to mass plant in a flower bed. For best results plant begonias in rich, moist, well-drained soil.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 like coffee grounds?

(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.

How long does a begonia live?

No begonia has a long life span. Most only live for 2 to 3 years, even with good care. Cane begonias such as angel wings go dormant if the temperature gets too cool.