How much sunlight does my Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' need?

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' like?

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Begonia albopicta 'Rosea'?

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Begonia albopicta 'Rosea'?

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' go dormant?

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' does not have a typical pattern of dormancy . If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!

Which region is Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' native to?

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' is native to Tropics and Subtropics worldwide .

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Q: How often should I water my Begonia albopicta 'Rosea'?

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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About Begonia albopicta 'Rosea'

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

Scientific name

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea'

Genus

Begonia

Family

Begoniaceae

Order

Cucurbitales

How to care for Begonia albopicta 'Rosea'

Water

How often to water your Begonia albopicta 'Rosea'

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Miami, Florida.

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
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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Miami, Florida

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Growing Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' in Miami right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

January 27th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Miami is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determining…

Sunlight will increase by 16.8% ☀️

January 25th, 2023

Miami is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Miami is expected to increase by 16.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.3 megajoules of energy per m² per d…

Daylight will increase by 0.5 hours 📈

January 25th, 2023

This month, Miami is getting an average of 7.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 4.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.0 total hours of daylig…

Light needs and placement for plant Begonia albopicta 'Rosea': 3ft from a window

Begonia albopicta 'Rosea' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Miami, Florida ⛅.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Begonia albopicta 'Rosea'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Begonia albopicta 'Rosea': repot after 2X growth

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 albopicta 'Rosea' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Begonia albopicta 'Rosea'

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 25th, 2023

The growing potential in Miami is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot p…