Clubed Begonia
5.0 out of 5 (6 experiences)
Fast grower
Blooms easily
About Clubed Begonia
Begonia cucullata is a flowering species of Begonia that is popular for its brightly colored blossoms. The flowers may come in red, pink, or white and bloom throughout the year in warmer climates. This species is native to South America but is considered an invasive species in the southeast United States, causing disruption to local ecosystems. If you live in the southeast, it’s best to grow this species indoors to prevent seeds from taking root in the wild. 🪴
Taxonomy
Begonia cucullata
Begonia
Begoniaceae
Cucurbitales
Also known as
Wax Begonia
How to care for Clubed Begonia
How often to water your Clubed Begonia
every 9
Clubed Begonia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Clubed Begonia in your home
a window
Clubed Begonia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Clubed Begonia in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Clubed Begonia
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Clubed Begonia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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How can I get cutting to grow from my one bush #Begonia
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This is my Begonia. It is doing great, but is huge and grows crazy fast. Is there something I should be doing to control its shape or speed of growth. It just is wild.
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What is best fertilizer to use? #Begonia
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Is Miss Coco sick? I got her from Walmart because she looked so sad. How can I help her as a first-time plant mom? #Begonia
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When should I change the pot of my Begonia plant? #Begonia
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Beef Steak Begonia leaf propagation mother plant and leaf
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Is this plant healthy? #Begonia
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I need help! Does anyone know why my begonia is like this sad? She is watered and has good light): #Begonia
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@JenniferNoel Hi Jennifer. We chatted a few weeks ago about me sending you a cutting of my club begonia so I need your address. Please email me at mmtruran@gmail.com with your details so I can arrange to prop and ship to you! thanks!
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surprises the fun of having a new plant and not knowing what is developing before your eyes. leaf? flower? it was a FLOWER 🎉 and now i'm waiting to see what photo 5 will become #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #PropagationStation
Care Summary for Clubed Begonia
Clubed Begonia
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 3
Blooms easily 3
Survivor 3
Large, lush leaves 1