Light
Bright, indirect light without harsh midday sun.
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Spotted begonia: spotted leaves, watering and pruning
Begonia maculata. The decorative leaves are sensitive to waterlogging, cold and moisture that remains on the blade.
Watering
Water after the surface has lightly dried and avoid leaving the leaves wet.
Soil
A light, fertile and free-draining mix.
More useful detail
Care over time
Rhythm through the year
It may grow for much of the year in good light, but usually needs less water in winter. Keep it away from cold glass.
Growth and repotting
Tall stems may need support or pruning. Cuttings with a node are useful for renewing the plant.
Plant
A simple care routine for Spotted begonia
- 1
Water the mix rather than the foliage.
- 2
Provide airflow without a cold draught.
- 3
Prune above a node to encourage branching.
Observation
Changes worth checking
- Brown, water-soaked spots
- Softening at the stem base
- Long bare sections of stem
Important
Watering frequency changes with light, temperature, pot size and potting mix. Use any interval as a reminder to check the plant, not as an automatic watering day.
Sources and further reading: NC State Extension: Begonia maculata
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