Begonia, 4in, Strawberry Variegated

This begonia variety is a beautiful variety native to Asia. As they mature, they send out long, thin tendrils that produce clusters of round, red-hued leaves.

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Attributes

Type: Houseplant
Height: 6in - 18in
Spread: 12in - 24in
Light: Direct to bright indirect
Water: Moderate
Zone: 6 - 9
Pet Safe: Toxic to pets. Can cause irritation to the mouth and vomiting.

Care

General Maintenance: Repot annually, as they do not like to be rootbound.

Temperature: Does best in temperatures between 10°C to 24°C. This variety would prefer to be on the cooler side.

Light: A bright location, but without direct sunlight. An east facing window, or a few feet back from a west facing window will be perfect.

Watering: Prone to root rot, so water only once the top 2-3 inches of soil has become dry. They tend to dislike dry locations, so keep away from heat vents, fireplaces, etc. They also do not like constantly wet leaves so keep away from overly humid areas such as bathrooms and avoid getting water on the leaves when watering. Reduce watering in the winter (but do not like dry out completely).

Fertilizer: Use a standard houseplant fertilizer once a week during the growing season and while flowering. Can also use controlled release fertilizer pellets.

Soil: Any soil will work as long as it is well-draining, since begonias are prone to root rot. They tend to prefer soils containing peat moss and perlite.