Escargot Begonia
Taxonomy
Rex Bergonia Escargot
Rex

How to care for Escargot Begonia
How often to water your Escargot Begonia

every 7
Escargot Begonia needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesnāt 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
7
Finding light for Escargot Begonia in your home

a window
Escargot Begonia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Escargot 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Escargot Begonia after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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@Begoniaskies Is there a group for begonia owners
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Local store having a saleā¦. I couldnāt resist
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Ummm, I fertilized and watered last night and now 2 1/2 of the 4 leaves are soft and look like wet soft lettuce? In 24 hours my plant pooped out. What do I do?
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What is the absolute best fertilizer for a Rex begonia? I have terrible luck with keeping houseplants alive and I really want to get it right this time! #Begonia
Care Summary for Escargot Begonia
Escargot Begonia
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 7 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
