Begonia

Light

Indirect light or partial shade; direct sun scorches the leaves.

Watering

In summer water freely but with good drainage; in winter let the surface dry. Water at the base, not over the leaves: overwatering easily rots a begonia.

Air

Likes humid air — stand the pot on a tray of damp gravel, but don't mist and keep the air moving: damp brings powdery mildew. In winter keep it above 13 °C.

Toxic?

Cats: Unpleasant · Dogs: Unpleasant — More about pets

People: The sap irritates skin.

This is normal

Winter-flowering begonias rest after blooming: keep them cool, then cut them back to 15 cm.

Watch out for

Powdery mildewMealybugSpider miteRoot rot

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Sources: RHS · NC State Extension · ASPCA. Every line is checked against two of them.