Planting and Growing striped begonia
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water striped begonia?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for striped begonia?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for striped begonia?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for striped begonia?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for striped begonia?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize striped begonia?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune striped begonia?
Cut back over long canes to 2 or 3 buds in late spring
Learn more →How to Propagate striped begonia?
Propagate by leaf cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant striped begonia?
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Learn more →How to Care for striped begonia in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant striped begonia?
Under glass grow in light, well-drained loam-based or loam-less potting compost in filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 19°C. Will not tolerate continuous direct sunlight or waterlogging. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings. See Begonias: houseplants for further advice.
Learn more →How to Repot striped begonia?
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Learn more →How to Harvest striped begonia?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of striped begonia
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling