How To Care Of Begonia. How to plant begonias. 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.
With a clean pair of snips cut a three to four inch sprig from your wax begonia in the spring. Feed tuberous begonias weekly with tomato feed in summer especially pot-grown plants. Begonias are believed to have originated in Brazil but some are also found earlier in Mexico and even China.
Well-draining soil prevents you from over-watering a plant.
11282018 Begonias prefer well-drained soil partial shade and humid weather. Plant wax begonia transplants 6 to 8 inches apart and others according to their mature size. Begonia Illumination Golden Picotee. The leaves will begin to yellow naturally at which time watering should be reduced.