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Posted 1Y ago by @brodusmaximus

I've has this lovely begonia for 10 years. It looks kind ...

#Begonia
Rex of the Purple Pot
Rex of the Purple Pot
Painted-leaf Begonia
2ft to light, indirect
10” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
@WelsomeRhodotus
Plu
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1Y ago
@WelsomeRhodotus
Hi there, has anything changed recently for this plant like temperature change or lighting? When do you water this plant? When was the last time you repotted?
@brodusmaximus
Karen
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1Y ago
@brodusmaximus
Thanks for replying :) Nothing's changed, just kind of progressive sadness. It's lived there for the whole 10 years.I water it when it's mostly dry. Oops never repotted it though! Maybe I should try that... I just thought it was becoming an old lady
@WelsomeRhodotus
Plu
5345 XP
1Y ago
@WelsomeRhodotus
@brodusmaximus hahaha! Well that shouldn’t really happen! I would try repotting with some lovely potting mix to help bring it back to life 🌿🌱🌿
@brodusmaximus
Karen
192 XP
1Y ago
@brodusmaximus
Thank you so much 🪴
@WelsomeRhodotus
Plu
5345 XP
1Y ago
@WelsomeRhodotus
@brodusmaximus not a problem! You could try mixing up your own mix - one option is 50% coconut coir, 20% perlite and 30% compost. Or just use standard potting soil. However, if using potting soil I always add at least 20% perlite to provide aeration to the roots. Best of luck with your repot!
@brodusmaximus
Karen
192 XP
1Y ago
@brodusmaximus
Oh that's different! It just has standard potting mix at the moment, so will try the other and see if it's happier, thank you :)
@WelsomeRhodotus
Plu
5345 XP
1Y ago
@WelsomeRhodotus
@brodusmaximus best of luck with your begonia and I hope she is brought back to her best self again with a fresh repot!! 🌿🌿🌿
@brodusmaximus
Karen
192 XP
1Y ago
@brodusmaximus
I've done a repot with your bespoke mix, will update if my plant does a big revive, thanks for your advice