

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 located in Austin, Texas.
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

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.
Austin, Texas
45% Low

Growing Begonia 'Candy Stripes' in Austin right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌
February 6th, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Austin is currently medium 👌.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determinin…
Sunlight will increase by 28.6% ☀️
February 7th, 2023
Austin is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Austin is expected to increase by 28.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.7 megajoules of energy per m2 per…
Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours 📈
February 6th, 2023
This month, Austin is getting an average of 7.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.1 total hours of dayli…
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 keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Austin, Texas ⛅.

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:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Austin, Texas, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
