Temperatures between 60 and 75F are most appropriate for Bronze leaf Begonias and that is when they will do most of the growing and flowering. You will have to water more often in the summer and less during the winter. When grown indoors in a pot you can let the top of the soil dry slightly between waterings. It is best to water early in the morning and as close to the soil as possible, to avoid getting the leaves wet, and to let any wet leaves dry so that you can avoid pests and fungal issues. When planted outdoors keep the soil moist the entire first week after planting and then ease back and water as soon as you notice the top of the soil is dry. When grown indoors an east, west, or south-facing window are all fine, but if any browning occurs and you notice your plant is getting sun-burnt move it further away from the window.Īlternatively, they also grow well under artificial fluorescent grow lights.
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Usually, it is safest to plant Begonias in a place in your garden that offers them morning light and afternoon shade, but the Bronze-leaved varieties are more suited for full sun so you have more freedom placement wise. If kept indoors and planted in a pot you can use regular growers mix and add 20% of some aeration medium like perlite or orchid bark chips.īegonias in general prefer slightly acidic soil so adding a little bit of peat on top will do the trick, as well as increase the water retention of your soil mix.īronze leaf Begonias differ from their wax leaf Begonia cousins in the color of the leaves that allow them a higher tolerance for direct sunlight. When kept outdoors and planted in your garden bed, plant your Bronze leaf Begonia in well-draining soil high in organic matter.
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