Begonia 'Candy Stripes'
Also known as
Begonia Candy Stripes and Candy Stripes Begonia
Taxonomy
Begoniaceae Candy Stripes
Begoniaceae
How to care for Begonia 'Candy Stripes'
How often to water your Begonia 'Candy Stripes'
every 9
Begonia 'Candy Stripes' 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 Begonia 'Candy Stripes' in your home
a window
Begonia 'Candy Stripes' 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 Begonia 'Candy Stripes'
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 'Candy Stripes' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Begonia 'Candy Stripes'
Begonia 'Candy Stripes'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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