How To Care For A Hanging Begonia Plant. In dry weather supplement Mother Natures care of begonias with a rejuvenating fine mist via the sprinkler for 15 minutes in the heat of the afternoon. Indoors most basket begonias will accept average temperatures with average humidity although some will have livelier leaf texture if the humidity remains above 50.
Youll always want to fertilize your begonia plant during the growing season. Maintain a spacing of about 4 to 6 inches between plants and make sure to water regularly. Feed tuberous begonias weekly with tomato feed in summer especially pot-grown plants.
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For containers and hanging baskets the key is to allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Tuberous begonias prefer a fully shaded area. The more you do this the better youll get a feel for when the plant needs water. Pinch out the tips of long drooping begonia stems to.