Amstel Carnival Begonia
Taxonomy
Begonia x hiemalis 'Amstel Carnival'
Amstel

How to care for Amstel Carnival Begonia

How often to water your Amstel Carnival Begonia

every 9
Amstel Carnival 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

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Finding light for Amstel Carnival Begonia in your home

a window
Amstel Carnival 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.
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How to fertilize Amstel Carnival 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 Amstel Carnival Begonia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Amstel Carnival Begonia
Amstel Carnival Begonia
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
