How to tend a Begonia boliviensis

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, water daily in summer with 30-50 ml water, about 1/5-1/5 of a paper-cup

Sunlight

Likes moderate sunshine, avoid direct strong light, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly

Pruning

Remove old, diseased, dead leaves and withered flowers timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Begoniaceae, Begonia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowers year around, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
orange
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