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 doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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.
Indianapolis, Indiana
28% Very Low
Growing Begonia 'Candy Stripes' in Indianapolis right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Indianapolis is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deteā¦
Sunlight will increase by 31.6% āļø
January 25th, 2023
Indianapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Indianapolis is expected to increase by 31.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.1 megajoules of energyā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours š
January 28th, 2023
This month, Indianapolis is getting an average of 5.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 10.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours oā¦
Finding light for Begonia 'Candy Stripes' in your home
a window
Begonia 'Candy Stripes' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Indianapolis, Indiana ā .
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 itās 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 yearāwhichever 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 Indianapolis, Indiana, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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