How To Care For A Begonia. Outdoor garden spaces that have a heavy clay soil arent ideal for begonias so use a raised bed filled with lush topsoil and compost to keep the plant in good spirits. Such soils mostly contain peat moss and vermiculite or perlite and provide an excellent medium for the Bonfire plant to grow in.
The nutrient mix will keep the spotted green and silver foliage healthy and vibrant. Begonia maculata needs bright indirect light well-aerated soil that dries a bit between waterings fertilization every 2-4 weeks and temperatures of 65F 18C to 86F 30C. Dont let the temperature drop too cold or hot average home temperatures will be fine.
2122020 Fertilizing Needs to Care for Begonia Maculata Feed begonias with a balanced fertilizernitrogen phosphorus and potassium in equal quantities.
To help the soil retain moisture or if you tend to under water add peat moss andor vermiculite to the mix before planting. The Begonia Boliviensis plant loves loamy rich well-draining soils. Such soils mostly contain peat moss and vermiculite or perlite and provide an excellent medium for the Bonfire plant to grow in. Outdoors you can amend your garden soil with compost worm casting or peat moss.