Begonia Elsa
Also known as
Pink Polka Dot Begonia
Taxonomy
Polka Dot Begonia
Polka
How to care for Begonia Elsa
How often to water your Begonia Elsa
every 9
Begonia Elsa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
Finding light for Begonia Elsa in your home
a window
Begonia Elsa 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 Begonia Elsa
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 Elsa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Begonia Elsa
Begonia Elsa
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.
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