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What is the best way to keep alive begonias?
I just received a beautiful gift of a pot in yellow begonias. I'm not much of a gardener, but I am bound and determined to keep them alive. Can anyone give me tips on how to take care of these flowers? How much should I water them, what kind of light they need, I should pluck a flower, the petals are dry, etc.
——————— yellow flowers sounds like a tuberous begonias tuberous bebonia WATER: Keep soil moist but not wet. fingers fell to the ground with you and if the soil is dry to the touch, water. when the surface soil is dark and damp to touch the root ball is moist. When dry the color of the soil surface becomes more clear tho it will feel wet. let up "feel" of soil be your indicator of when water so the root ball will not dry. LIGHT: partial shade light [] diffuse bright OR 3 km from the south, west or easr window. fertilize: use of plant foods 15-30-15 bloomung liquid plants. Feed once a month if the plant is in bloom, after danger of frost is past and night temperatures are 50-55 you can put [or hang] the potted begonia on your patio or balcony. temperature and 65-75 days in the sun sun] morning [if your plant is a tuberous begonia, in Then, when flowering ends reduce watering and stop ferttilizing as leaves die back. STORE tubers in a pot of dry soil., In a dark place .. average in late winter [February - mid March to replant in fresh soil and water well, putting in bright light to encourage growth.keep moist soil. Since the first leaves are expanded resume the practice of monthly fertilization. Hope this helps and good luck with your begonia.
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