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'
Water
How often to water your Begonia 'Candy Stripes'
every 9
Begonia 'Candy Stripes' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Denver, Colorado.
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
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.
Denver, Colorado
37% Low
Growing Begonia 'Candy Stripes' in Denver right now
Plant growth potential is currently low đ
February 7th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ânet radiationâ in Denver is currently low đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determininâŚ
Sunlight will increase by 43.8% âď¸
February 6th, 2023
Denver is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Denver is expected to increase by 43.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.7 megajoules of energy per m2 perâŚ
Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours đ
February 5th, 2023
This month, Denver is getting an average of 8.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of daylâŚ
Finding light for Begonia 'Candy Stripes' in your home
a window
Begonia 'Candy Stripes' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, 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 Denver, Colorado â .
Nutrients
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 itâs 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 yearâwhichever 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 your location in Denver, Colorado, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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