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Begonia 'Candy Stripes'

Also known as

Begonia Candy Stripes and Candy Stripes Begonia

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Begoniaceae Candy Stripes

Genus

Begoniaceae

How to care for Begonia 'Candy Stripes'

Water

How often to water your Begonia 'Candy Stripes'

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 located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Atlanta, Georgia

40% Low

Growing Begonia 'Candy Stripes' in Atlanta right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 7th, 2023

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

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

Sunlight will increase by 33% ☀️

February 6th, 2023

Atlanta is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Atlanta is expected to increase by 33% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.7 megajoules of energy per m² per…

Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours 📈

February 2nd, 2023

This month, Atlanta is getting an average of 6.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of daylig…

Light needs and placement for plant Begonia 'Candy Stripes': 3ft from 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 keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Atlanta, Georgia ⛅.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Begonia 'Candy Stripes'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Begonia 'Candy Stripes': 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 'Candy Stripes' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Begonia 'Candy Stripes'

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

February 5th, 2023

The growing potential in Atlanta 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…