Betsy Begonia
Taxonomy
Begonia 'Betsy'
Begonia
Begoniaceae
Cucurbitales

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

every 9
Betsy Begonia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Betsy Begonia in your home

a window
Betsy 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 Betsy 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 Betsy Begonia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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What happened? 😭 polka dot Begonia leaf issue This thing was fine this weekend and I moved it up a shelf on my plant wall (which happens to be about 2 ft down from a grow light, could be the issue) and now all of a sudden one of the leaves did this 😭 I feel so bad. I'm pretty sure it's not a watering issue because the soil is still moist and I watered it about 4 days ago and the other leaves look okay. What did I do 😭😭😭 and what should I do now? #polkadotbegonia #planthelp #help
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This is my first Rex Begonia… any hints, tips, info?? Thanks! #Begonia
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Is this normal for a spotted begonia? She’s leaning a little and the stem looks and feels almost woody. I watered it a few days ago so I’m not sure if it’s a watering problem. She is under a growth lamp, which I’ve promptly turned off for now until I figure this out.
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Too much sunlight? Does this seem to be getting too much sunlight? It's away from all windows at least 10 ft away and against a piece of furniture.
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#Begonia #PlantsMakePeopleHappy Birthday plant from earlier this month. First Rex Begonia #RexBegonia
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Why is she like this? This girl started out full and now she’s reduced to 4 wimpy leaves that seem to be deteriorating slowly. What can I do?
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Loving these babies 😍 #PlantTherapy
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Am I doing this right? I've had this tuberous begonia for a few months now. When I first got it she had very pretty flowers and was able to stand upright without support. My brother broke it on accident but she came back pretty fast. My only concern is that it hasn't grown any flowers since then and she needs a stick to help keep her upright. I don't know if I should have it in a hanging planter so it can trail down or if it's supposed to stand upright. I also would like to know how to get her flowers to come back. Thank you in advance, I really like plants but I've never had my own before so I don't know if I'm doing it wrong.
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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 Betsy Begonia
Betsy 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.
