How To Care For Begonia In Pots. Holds moisture and is ideal for container plantings that require daily irrigation such as patio pots hanging baskets etc. Take a well-prepared potting soil mix peat moss and perlite in it.
Then gradually increase the dose so youre feeding them weekly as part of your regular begonia plant care routine during the summer. Tuberous begonias are perfect for growing in pots while fibrous rooted types are best for bedding displays and hanging begonias are best suited to hanging basket displays. It is easy to propagate a begonia by cuttings.
Semperflorens begonia Seeds should be sown in pots or trays of seed or multi-purpose compost in February or March and maintained at 2125C 7380F The seeds are very small delicate and vulnerable to rough handling.
Pots can be brought close or into the house over winter in frosty regions. Plant wax begonia transplants 6 to 8 inches apart and others according to their mature size. Use the best potting mix available and add 20 perlite to lighten the mix which allows better drainage and and reduces the risk of fungal problems during wet weather. While begonias look spectacular in hanging baskets make sure you place your begonia plant where it will be protected from the wind and harsh afternoon sun.