How to properly care for them

Begonia varieties

Due to numerous new breeds, there are now over 900 different ones Begonia varieties:

• Hanging begonias with their bright red, yellow or orange flowers look wonderful in hanging baskets and Window boxes.(€ 7.99 at Amazon *)
• Standing versions look great in tall pots and tubs.

Thanks to the variety of colors, begonias can be wonderfully coordinated with the rest of the planting, be it as a colorful contrast or tone on tone.

Location requirements

Begonias prefer a partially shaded location without direct midday sun. A window facing north or east or a corresponding balcony are ideal.

Pay attention to the room temperature with indoor begonias. This should be around twenty degrees. If there is a heater under the begonia window, the values ​​rise too much and the plant does not thrive.

Substrate

This should have a slightly acidic or neutral pH. Conventional Potting soil works well.

Since begonias are very sensitive to waterlogging, a drainage layer is essential. Choose a planter that is not too large and has good drainage and over which you place a pot of pottery. Then fill in a layer about two centimeters thick Clay granules and put the potting soil on it.

Water needs and fertilization

Never let the ball of the pot dry out completely (thumb test) and water with low-lime water or rainwater. Daily spraying with distilled water prevents mildew before.

Regular fertilizers are essential to ensure that begonias grow many flowers. Provide one to the plants every two weeks Flowering plant fertilizer,(€ 10.86 at Amazon *) that you add to the irrigation water.

wintering

Outdoor begonias are not winter-proof. In the fall, remove the greenery and dig up the tubers. Store these in a cool and dark place.

From February onwards, let the tubers grow in a bright, warm place in the house and put the begonias outside as soon as there is no longer any threat of night frosts.