Begonia Acetosa
About Begonia Acetosa
There are over 2,000 species of Begonia, and horticulturalists have created even more varities by cultivating all sorts of shapes and colors! They're native to tropical regions around the world, but are now found in homes in cold climates as well. Their taxonomy is far more complex than other plants, with species belonging to different cultivar groups. They contain oxalic acid, so be sure to keep them out of reach in homes with pets or children! ⚠️
Taxonomy
Begonia acetosa
Begonia
Begoniaceae
Cucurbitales

How to care for Begonia Acetosa
How often to water your Begonia Acetosa

every 9
Begonia Acetosa 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 Begonia Acetosa in your home

a window
Begonia Acetosa 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 Begonia Acetosa in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Begonia Acetosa

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 Begonia Acetosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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New babies!😭💕 I’m so excited! Since I have to work Saturdays and it was a super busy day I decided to treat myself☺️ Silver dragon Alocasia Strawberry Begonia #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #NewPlantMom #PlantHaul #NewPlants #AlocasiaAddicts #Begonia
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Begonias outside for the summer? I’ve never put my houseplants outside because I don’t want to deal with the bugs, but I’m thinking of putting my Maculata and Lois Burke begonias out n a hanging basket this summer. I’m in zone 6B and they’d be on the north side of the house under and overhang. Thoughts?? Advice?? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Begonia #theamigos #brunchataudreys
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What am I?! Good Morning all! My friend has given me this plant for my birthday. She didn’t know what it was and each time I have scanned I have gotten a different variety of begonia. Could I please ask for some expertise from you all to help me identify what plant this is! #begonia #greggang #help #helpneeded
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When my real love of all things plants and gardening began, I fought my environment by trying to force plants that just weren’t suited for my *very hot*, *very humid* northeast Florida subtropical (mostly dappled shade) garden. Once I embraced where I lived and finally opened my eyes to the never ending list of absolutely gorgeous plants that thrive here, gardening became more fun and rewarding. #HappyGardening #Neoregelia Blushing Bromeliad #Begonia Brazilian Plume #Justicia carnea Begonia #Stromanthe Triostar
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Why did this happen 😭 #begoniamaculata I came home and saw one of the medium sized leaves fell off my begonia and it was a completely healthy one (or so I thought). I was under the impression this plant was doing well because there are little leaf sprouts all around it but what could have caused this? #helpneeded #begonia
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Grow up instead of out #Begonia Is it possible to get her to grow taller instead of branching out? Thanks!
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So one of my good friends asked me to rescue her polka dot begonia, I thought it was gonna be helpless considering she’s bald, but today I noticed some new growth points. Any advice would be helpful!! I’m gonna put it in a clear nursery pot with fresh soil and exam the roots, possibly downsize the pot as well depending. #Begonia
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I gave my Maculata a serious trim a few weeks ago and today added the propogations back to the pot. Now to let it do its funky thing!! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #BegoniaBunch #Begonia
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What kind of fertilizer should I use for a Rex begonia that I would like to encourage growth on? #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
Care Summary for Begonia Acetosa
Begonia Acetosa
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.
