Heartbeat Begonia
Taxonomy
Heartbeat Begonia
Heartbeat
How to care for Heartbeat Begonia
How often to water your Heartbeat Begonia
every 9
Heartbeat Begonia 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 Heartbeat Begonia in your home
a window
Heartbeat Begonia 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 Heartbeat Begonia
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 Heartbeat Begonia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Heartbeat Begonia
Heartbeat Begonia
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.