Begonia Care

Begonia Care

Begonia Care

Begonia are beautiful plants that can have a variety of distinctive growth patterns from vines to bushes. They are great plants for collecting, propagating, and use as decorative household plants.

Popular varieties: Maculata, Escargot, Rex, shop all Begonia

Light: 

  • Bright indirect light is best

Water: 

  • Let soil dry out 2in down between waterings
  • Do not let it stay dry for extended periods of time 
  • Watering from the bottom is best to avoid getting foliage wet

Soil Type: 

  • Rex begonias prefer light, rich soil, with good drainage

Humidity: 

  • Can live well in average household humidity
  • Do not mist

Toxicity Level: 

  • Toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • Prone to powdery mildew, so avoid getting leaves wet 
  • If you notice white mildew spotting, treat with neem oil or copper fungicide
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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.