How much sunlight does my Begonia Jurassic Fire need?

Begonia Jurassic Fire 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 Jurassic Fire like?

Begonia Jurassic Fire 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 Jurassic Fire?

Begonia Jurassic Fire 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 Jurassic Fire?

Begonia Jurassic Fire 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 Jurassic Fire go dormant?

Begonia Jurassic Fire 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 Jurassic Fire native to?

Begonia Jurassic Fire is native to Tropics and Subtropics worldwide .

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Q: How often should I water my Begonia Jurassic Fire?

Begonia Jurassic Fire 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.

About Begonia Jurassic Fire

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 'Jurassic Fire'

Genus

Begonia

Family

Begoniaceae

Order

Cucurbitales

How to care for Begonia Jurassic Fire

Water

How often to water your Begonia Jurassic Fire

Begonia Jurassic Fire 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.