Polka Dot Begonia Growing Guide

Easy Way To Garden Amanda Remington

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This easy-care plant will thrive in moist and warm conditions, perfect for kitchens or bathrooms.

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As the name states it has playful silver-colored spots, which decorate the leaves.

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Bright Indirect light, a little bit of direct sunlight is fine

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Growing conditions 

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Well-areated soil with a lot of nutrients

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Ideal climate: 65 - 75 °F (18 - 24 °C) High humidity

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Fertilize every month during spring and summer

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Prune to induce lateral growth

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Growing tips 

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Water once the top half inches of the soil is dry

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With sharp shears or scissors cut off 10cm (4 inches) shoots without flowers below the leaf node

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Place the cutting in a glass of water, in warm spot with bright indirect light

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Propagation 

Change the water every 3 – 5 days.

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Once the roots have formed plant them into a pot with high-quality potting soil.

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The formation of roots can take a couple of weeks or a couple of months.

That's the basic knowledge on growing Polka Dot Begonia. Read our full guide to learn about pest prevention and most common problems with this plant!

Read more in our detailed article

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