How to tend a Begonia maculata

Also known as: Begonia aculeata Walp., Begonia albopicta Bull., Begonia maculata var. albopicta (W.Bull) Fotsch, Begonia maculata var. argentea (Van Houtte ex Klotzsch) A.DC., Begonia maculata f. argentea (Klotzsch) Voss, Begonia maculata var. wightii Fotsch, Gaerdtia argentea Van Houtte ex Klotzsch, Gaerdtia maculata (Raddi) Klotzsch, Begonia argentea Van Houtte ex Klotzsch, Begonia argenteoguttata Irmsch. ex hort.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry

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
peach red
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