I been growing begonias my whole life and the way to know when to water begonias is when the plants foliage starts to flag ( by flag I mean when the foliage starts to go limp ) once you water it they will firm again . This will keep them from root rot and fungus natts . Thanks for sharing cheers!
Love the houseplants care videos! I like how you explain from your own experience, but still give us the 'usual' information. Also, begonias are the best! more people should get into begonias, easy to care, easy to propagate, beautiful varieties, makes for a perfect collectable houseplant.
Laura! You did it again! You addressed my exact problem, the humidity! Thank you so much. I love your channel and you and your family. Please keep teaching us, my friend. God bless.
House plants are very popular these days and the more people see them on Instagram and Pinterest, the more they want to know. I think winters are the best time to film these:) also love the point style format and one variety at a time. Thank you!!!
I bring in my flowering begonias (not wax begonias) before a freeze and enjoy the flowers for a while, then as they atart to look a little sad, I move them to the basement and hold back the water. In the spring you will see new growth at which time you start to water. Wait until it is safe to take them out.
Hi Laura, had to put my Rex begonias in my indoor greenhouse and they've been thriving since!! Getting ready to propagate them because I want to give one to my Mom, I will out one near my bedroom window, and I just want more of them lol, they're SO pretty!! Your Pegasus Brgonia is just stunning!!❤🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼
i absolutely love all this information on begonias i used to be a serial plant killer and have become- after years of hard work- a begonia person and everything in this video is probably the most vital aspects of caring for rex begonias, picky little buggers but beautiful plants in a dry climate takes some care and effort ;)
I wondered if I could overwinter the first rex begonias I purchased this summer and this video helped me tremendously. Just pulled two beautiful plants from my porch planter, repotted with fresh soil and have moved indoors to enjoy for fall and winter.
I love your video, it gave me exactly the answers I am looking for since I just got my Begonia Rex. Straight to the point, no unnecessary ad libs and fillers. Thank you. You earned a new subscriber here.
Very informative material I have three indoor begonias and let me tell you it's a learning lesson. Every time I water mine they turn a little brown around the edges. I stop watering until I see them drooping and then water them. I find them a bit challenging but I'm learning at the same time. Thanks you guys until next time.
OMYGOD Laura I should've known to come to you for caring for my Rex Begonia, and all of my other plants!! I just got a small Rex Begonia and Fittonia plant and they're both suffering from crispy brown edges lol. I will definitely put a pebble tray under them because I'm a former mister for humidifying, it just creates fungal spots on my leaves. Stay safe and well Laura and thank you for saving my plants.💖🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for the video, just got into begonias again, I have grown the wax types but I recently acquired a Martha Stewart, a Black Mamba, a Pavonina and another which I don't know the name . I live in FL, but people need to remember even though it's humid here, we live in a/c 24/7, so if they are in the house, it is still very dry. I am a notorious over waterer, so I got a meter, which helps a lot, and I am letting my plants dry out a lot more! I have learned a lot about root rot this summer! LOL Great video, lots of useful information.
My poor begonia rex is not doing well since bringing home, I'm going to try the pebbles in a tray as I think it may help! So glad to have found advice from my very favourite gardener!!! Thanks Laura 😊
This is really cool, thank you so much for sharing! You've inspired me, I haven't been into gardening for many years since I've moved from the south. I'm glad this came across my TH-cam feed.
I agree with the watering of Rex Begonias, I let mine pretty well dry out! They are a beautiful plant! Love the foliage, watering is one of main concerns of thuu it s plants! I use Neem Oil !
Perfect timing with this video as my rex begonia is turning brown around the edges; I will try to add more moisture around my plant. Also, have you ever used neem oil for mealy bugs on houseplants?
This is perfect timing, I just bought a rex begonia and it was struggling. Hopefully I can revive it. I'm in a very dry climate also. Thank you for another great video.
Thank you, this was great! So informative, without lingering unnecessarily or overexplaining. I just got my first angelwing begonia and feel so much more informed now. Thank you!
Dig up the begonias before any frost, cut back most of the foliage and loosen the soil from around the tuber. Let them dry out for a couple of weeks before storing them in bags or newspaper, lay them in trays or boxes and put them in a cool, dry area, basement or garage, garden shed etc. Hope this helps. Happy gardening!
I believe I have a type of rex., from the Home Depot... the leaves are very attractive and I'm trying to keep it alive outside....of course....thanks for sharing and happy growing.
Hello !! I just bought a begonia rex and this video is very instructive for me ! Thanks !! I just have a question i dont have perlite but sand, not fine sand, i use it to mix with the soil for my succulents. Can i use this instead of perlite for my begonia ? Sorry for my bad english i'm french 😅
I have a rex begonia that I got on clearance and did not look healthy at all. I wanted to see if I could revive it and bring it back to life. I used Lechuza pon instead of potting soil and have it in a self watering pot. It's beginning to thrive and has put on several new leaves.
Many comments here mention humidity, an issue for many of us plant lovers...I heard that the Peace Lily increases humidity, so I put my crispy Calathea Ornata next to my Peace Lily and instead of dying, like I thought it was doing, it went from about 10 inches tall to close to 3 feet tall, with giant leaves and no crisp edges, in less than a year, in a 6 inch pot! I also put them both under a white LED panel, and they're looking great! Neither did well in what I consider low light, every low light plant I've had does better in medium to bright indirect light.
I had the exact opposite happen this winter. I saved a wax and rex begonia to overwinter and although the rex variety died the wax one has doubled in size and is blooming. Love your videos as always 💖
Hi Penny, My begonia started as a leaf cutting from a friend. Several times, I thought I had killed it when it was outside, but it always comes back. Mine is 4ft tall too.
I haven't had any begonias for house plants for quite a number of years because I tend to kill them with to much water. I was toying with the idea of bringing in several of my big showy blooming ones today because we're supposed to get a killing frost tomorrow night. After listening to this I'll probably save myself the trouble and just buy new ones next spring. I have never had the Rex begonias so maybe this is one I will try next year. Have you ever grown the Escargot begonia? I love the big spiral leaves of that one and I think it is a Rex begonia... maybe I'll give that one a try for overwintering it indoors.
What about trimming or cutting off the ‘roots’/gnarly part that starts coming over edge of pot. Do I simply cut or…? I hate to repot as I don’t want a huge pot/plant. Do I separate perhaps? Thanks
The pegasus begonia you have is awesome, I have a question about ours. Can you propagate this plant? Ours has 3 fat stems that are about 12" tall with only a couple of leaves on the top. Could I cut off one of those and grow another plant? It is starting to grow off stems but it was never as full as yours. Thank you
Good info! Just brought home a Rex begonia today, like yours with the dark burgundy foliage. High humidity here in Florida right now, but the heat is so intense that I’ll be keeping my Rex indoors till cooler temps in Sept. I’m a gardening addict so subscribed to your channel straight away.
~my plot~ 2 HOURS EARLIER Laura : " is it cold out there ?" Hubby: "Yup, so.. no videos today, aight?" Laura : "Get the camera, hun.. we'll do the houseplants, duh!!"
Can you suggest any remedies for wilting rex begonias? I have a small one some of the leaves are just fine but I am finding the smaller leaves/stems are laying completely flat. The soil is moist as they were watered 5 days ago. I have a humidifier by the plant. The plant hasnt been over watered. I waited until the soil was dry before I watered the plant
I have a few Rex Begonias in my house and one source I read said not to wet the leaves but you said I can mist them for humidity. Is it ok for the leaves to get wet? I'm confused.
I have a Gryphon begonia that was big and full when purchased, but now about 2 months later it is beginning to loose leaves and stems. I’m afraid I may have over watered and/or too much fertalizing so need to know what i can do to save this plant. It is planted in all purpose potting soil. Thank you for any suggestions.
Laura- I purchased an Oakleaf Hydrangea here in Dallas. It’s been raining off and on for 2 weeks. What do recommend for the winter. Looks like temperatures are now going to be 45 to 63 during the day.
I purchased a begonia blad and I asked chat gpt and it mentioned they are very toxic and I should even wear gloves when treating it, and that gave me anxiety but then I watched this video and it seems it’s not that dangerous unless the roots are exposed, so what should I do?
Could you please do a video this winter that addresses peace lily care? (That way I can figure out how to get mine to bloom, it hasn't bloomed since I first got it.)
******More HOUSEPLANTS/SUCCULENT videos please********* ....or how to bring in succulents/winterize potted plants. I live in an apartment and love all your landscaping videos, but can't really use those tips(maybe someday). So I LOVE when you have anything for indoor plants/potted arrangements. THANK YOU!
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When she added the ‘skip to’ part, I paused and subscribed immediately 😂 what a great person 🙏🏽
I been growing begonias my whole life and the way to know when to water begonias is when the plants foliage starts to flag ( by flag I mean when the foliage starts to go limp ) once you water it they will firm again . This will keep them from root rot and fungus natts . Thanks for sharing cheers!
I'm killing my strawberry begonia...any advice...I bought full and beautiful and all the hangings have died.
Cool thank you! That's how I keep my basil plant alive so I'll just replicate that for my new begonia I picked up today ☺ xx
When you say limp do you mean stiffness in the leaves? Sry I failed grammar class. 😂
Everybody has their own way to do it. What it comes down to is get enough bright indirect light and don't over or under water.
For a Rex begonia too? (Limp like an old salad leaf?)
my 18 month old and I watch your videos together in the morning and she just started saying "hi, laura!" 😍😍😍
Did she say that before she said the word ‘mom’?
Love the houseplants care videos! I like how you explain from your own experience, but still give us the 'usual' information. Also, begonias are the best! more people should get into begonias, easy to care, easy to propagate, beautiful varieties, makes for a perfect collectable houseplant.
Laura! You did it again! You addressed my exact problem, the humidity! Thank you so much. I love your channel and you and your family. Please keep teaching us, my friend. God bless.
I love the tray of pebbles in water - it's functional and cute!
House plants are very popular these days and the more people see them on Instagram and Pinterest, the more they want to know. I think winters are the best time to film these:) also love the point style format and one variety at a time. Thank you!!!
Thank you Laura for such a comprehensive care guide. I know about Begonias. Thanks!!!!!
I bring in my flowering begonias (not wax begonias) before a freeze and enjoy the flowers for a while, then as they atart to look a little sad, I move them to the basement and hold back the water. In the spring you will see new growth at which time you start to water. Wait until it is safe to take them out.
Hi Laura, had to put my Rex begonias in my indoor greenhouse and they've been thriving since!! Getting ready to propagate them because I want to give one to my Mom, I will out one near my bedroom window, and I just want more of them lol, they're SO pretty!! Your Pegasus Brgonia is just stunning!!❤🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼
I just bought a Rex Begonia ! Thank you for this information.
i absolutely love all this information on begonias i used to be a serial plant killer and have become- after years of hard work- a begonia person and everything in this video is probably the most vital aspects of caring for rex begonias, picky little buggers but beautiful plants in a dry climate takes some care and effort ;)
I wondered if I could overwinter the first rex begonias I purchased this summer and this video helped me tremendously. Just pulled two beautiful plants from my porch planter, repotted with fresh soil and have moved indoors to enjoy for fall and winter.
I love your video, it gave me exactly the answers I am looking for since I just got my Begonia Rex. Straight to the point, no unnecessary ad libs and fillers. Thank you. You earned a new subscriber here.
Very informative material I have three indoor begonias and let me tell you it's a learning lesson. Every time I water mine they turn a little brown around the edges. I stop watering until I see them drooping and then water them. I find them a bit challenging but I'm learning at the same time. Thanks you guys until next time.
I have one exactly like the one you weren't sure the name of- it's called a "Cherry Mint Rex Begonia" The iridescent leaves are beautiful!!😍
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OMYGOD Laura I should've known to come to you for caring for my Rex Begonia, and all of my other plants!! I just got a small Rex Begonia and Fittonia plant and they're both suffering from crispy brown edges lol. I will definitely put a pebble tray under them because I'm a former mister for humidifying, it just creates fungal spots on my leaves. Stay safe and well Laura and thank you for saving my plants.💖🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼
Really really nice feature to have added the chapter links on screen. Superb idea.
Thanks for the video, just got into begonias again, I have grown the wax types but I recently acquired a Martha Stewart, a Black Mamba, a Pavonina and another which I don't know the name . I live in FL, but people need to remember even though it's humid here, we live in a/c 24/7, so if they are in the house, it is still very dry. I am a notorious over waterer, so I got a meter, which helps a lot, and I am letting my plants dry out a lot more! I have learned a lot about root rot this summer! LOL Great video, lots of useful information.
So helpful! I've struggled with a rex begonia for almost a year. Now I have a game plan! Thank-you!
My poor begonia rex is not doing well since bringing home, I'm going to try the pebbles in a tray as I think it may help! So glad to have found advice from my very favourite gardener!!! Thanks Laura 😊
Yes!!!! Love begonias so much. Thank you for this!
This is really cool, thank you so much for sharing! You've inspired me, I haven't been into gardening for many years since I've moved from the south. I'm glad this came across my TH-cam feed.
You were meant to be gardening,I guess.
I agree with the watering of Rex Begonias, I let mine pretty well dry out! They are a beautiful plant! Love the foliage, watering is one of main concerns of thuu it s plants! I use Neem Oil !
I love these types of videos. I bought a tiny begonia and it went crazy so I had to repot it. Thank you for the information.
Excellent,, just 4 sweet begonias and super excited to take care of them
I was gifted a gorgeous Begonia thurstonii and I'm so in love! Thanks for the video - so much good advice.
All of your videos are very helpful. I love watching your videos eventhough I don't have some plants you show us. great work keep it up thank you
I Love your care guide videos! Please do more on regular house plant. I would be super exited if u Did a care guide of Hoyas.☺️
Perfect timing with this video as my rex begonia is turning brown around the edges; I will try to add more moisture around my plant. Also, have you ever used neem oil for mealy bugs on houseplants?
I love my angel wing begonias. Some of the easiest plants I have!
That Pegasus Pegonia is so gorgeous!!!!
This is perfect timing, I just bought a rex begonia and it was struggling. Hopefully I can revive it. I'm in a very dry climate also. Thank you for another great video.
How did it go with your plant?
@@hiwiyoukhana4345 hi, sadly I failed. It was just too far gone. However, I've kept my new one alive for almost a year!
What did you do differently? I have a black mamba begonia 🍻
Thank you, this was great! So informative, without lingering unnecessarily or overexplaining. I just got my first angelwing begonia and feel so much more informed now. Thank you!
Thank you so much Laura! I really love that you include toxicity in your videos for inside plants.
Helpful information. Would have liked to watch you dig up tubers and learn how/where to store them.
Dig up the begonias before any frost, cut back most of the foliage and loosen the soil from around the tuber. Let them dry out for a couple of weeks before storing them in bags or newspaper, lay them in trays or boxes and put them in a cool, dry area, basement or garage, garden shed etc. Hope this helps. Happy gardening!
Thanks for the information. Now I know what to do to keep these beautiful plants.
I believe I have a type of rex., from the Home Depot... the leaves are very attractive and I'm trying to keep it alive outside....of course....thanks for sharing and happy growing.
Hello !! I just bought a begonia rex and this video is very instructive for me ! Thanks !! I just have a question i dont have perlite but sand, not fine sand, i use it to mix with the soil for my succulents.
Can i use this instead of perlite for my begonia ?
Sorry for my bad english i'm french 😅
I plan to order me a Pegasus Begonia. Thanks!
I have a 4th generation Angel Wing begonia that I love and it has the prettiest pink blooms
Thx! I have them also in a bowl with stones, and it works perfect!
Loved it. I have a few begonias (7 ) in my collection and these tips are worth it. Thanks all the way from Assam.
I have a rex begonia that I got on clearance and did not look healthy at all. I wanted to see if I could revive it and bring it back to life. I used Lechuza pon instead of potting soil and have it in a self watering pot. It's beginning to thrive and has put on several new leaves.
Many comments here mention humidity, an issue for many of us plant lovers...I heard that the Peace Lily increases humidity, so I put my crispy Calathea Ornata next to my Peace Lily and instead of dying, like I thought it was doing, it went from about 10 inches tall to close to 3 feet tall, with giant leaves and no crisp edges, in less than a year, in a 6 inch pot! I also put them both under a white LED panel, and they're looking great! Neither did well in what I consider low light, every low light plant I've had does better in medium to bright indirect light.
I had the exact opposite happen this winter.
I saved a wax and rex begonia to overwinter and although the rex variety died the wax one has doubled in size and is blooming.
Love your videos as always 💖
Do you have any tips? I just got a wax begonia for my birthday and I don't have outdoor options. 😂💚
Thanks! I have an enormous Angel wing begonia that I need to prune and repot. Perfect timing.
Cathy Branly Angel wing? Ive never heard of it but what a beautiful name!
Cathy Branly me too!
Cathy Branly mine is easily 4 ft tall and I've been afraid to prune it. Now I'll try.
Hi Penny, My begonia started as a leaf cutting from a friend. Several times, I thought I had killed it when it was outside, but it always comes back. Mine is 4ft tall too.
Thank you this was extremely helpful!!
I haven't had any begonias for house plants for quite a number of years because I tend to kill them with to much water. I was toying with the idea of bringing in several of my big showy blooming ones today because we're supposed to get a killing frost tomorrow night. After listening to this I'll probably save myself the trouble and just buy new ones next spring. I have never had the Rex begonias so maybe this is one I will try next year. Have you ever grown the Escargot begonia? I love the big spiral leaves of that one and I think it is a Rex begonia... maybe I'll give that one a try for overwintering it indoors.
I use the tray method with great success for at least ten years. I'm in a dry winter humid summer climate.
Thanks for sharing I just bought my first on today a dragon wing . I'm so excited to have her .
The large begonia sort of look like marijuana on steroids...lol, beautiful plants.
I love begonias! I grew up with them. My sister grew them and the wintered well here in Az
What about trimming or cutting off the ‘roots’/gnarly part that starts coming over edge of pot. Do I simply cut or…? I hate to repot as I don’t want a huge pot/plant. Do I separate perhaps? Thanks
Have you ever considered usind a chlorine dioxide solution for plant pest control? I use it for myself, so why not for my plants?
The pegasus begonia you have is awesome, I have a question about ours. Can you propagate this plant? Ours has 3 fat stems that are about 12" tall with only a couple of leaves on the top. Could I cut off one of those and grow another plant? It is starting to grow off stems but it was never as full as yours. Thank you
Thank you!😊
Good info! Just brought home a Rex begonia today, like yours with the dark burgundy foliage. High humidity here in Florida right now, but the heat is so intense that I’ll be keeping my Rex indoors till cooler temps in Sept. I’m a gardening addict so subscribed to your channel straight away.
Very informative. Can begonias bloom all year as an indoor plant? Mine hasn’t bloomed all year! What am I doing wrong?
I have been bringing wax begonias indoors for several years and they bloom even in the winter. They don’t die back unless they get too dry.
we Got a Plant Called Begonia Growing Outside Our Yard It was Really Special To See when My Parents Got Them.
And Its Really Special To Me.even Tho Im Named After It
Since Begonias are subject to over watering can you use a Pot with a wick ?
You are so helpful. Love your videos and you teaching.
~my plot~
2 HOURS EARLIER
Laura : " is it cold out there ?"
Hubby: "Yup, so.. no videos today, aight?"
Laura : "Get the camera, hun.. we'll do the houseplants, duh!!"
Your our answered so many of my questions. Thank you for presenting this step by step and easy to understand video.
Can you suggest any remedies for wilting rex begonias? I have a small one some of the leaves are just fine but I am finding the smaller leaves/stems are laying completely flat. The soil is moist as they were watered 5 days ago. I have a humidifier by the plant. The plant hasnt been over watered. I waited until the soil was dry before I watered the plant
Thank you so much for including information about toxicity...that was soooo helpful to know!
Good timing...bringing some indoors this week!
I have a few Rex Begonias in my house and one source I read said not to wet the leaves but you said I can mist them for humidity. Is it ok for the leaves to get wet? I'm confused.
I have a Gryphon begonia that was big and full when purchased, but now about 2 months later it is beginning to loose leaves and stems. I’m afraid I may have over watered and/or too much fertalizing so need to know what i can do to save this plant. It is planted in all purpose potting soil. Thank you for any suggestions.
What is the best time/month/season to repot them?
Does your begonias grow in your kitchen or in your greenhouse?
I had no idea they can be brought inside thank you
Very complete guide.
Oh the timing is perfect I just got a begonia rex recently
Laura- I purchased an Oakleaf Hydrangea here in Dallas. It’s been raining off and on for 2 weeks. What do recommend for the winter. Looks like temperatures are now going to be 45 to 63 during the day.
Very good video you explained everything very well thank you
Great video as always. Can you go over how to store canna, dahlias, elephant ear and tuberous Begonia? Time to get them all dug up! Thank you!
I have a self watering pot, do you suggest that.
I purchased a begonia blad and I asked chat gpt and it mentioned they are very toxic and I should even wear gloves when treating it, and that gave me anxiety but then I watched this video and it seems it’s not that dangerous unless the roots are exposed, so what should I do?
Great Info. I also am wondering if I can trim back a leggy stemmed begonia -- it's a cane-type. Thanks!
My Begonia Rex is droopy:/ could it be that I overwatered it? Should I let the soil dry before I water it again?
Thank you. I just have to trim my rex begonia because of fungus and I spray with peroxide and that seems to work.
Thank you. It was very helpful.
Recently bought a Rex from Home Depot seems to have gnats should I repot ? It’s also looking a little sad :(
Hi! I just inherited a cane begonia with bright red flowers but they’re fading to a light pink. Is that normal?
Thank you for useful information😊
I must m in e everyday! And I fill my small watering cans with water! For humidity !
My garden answers sweater just arrived!!!!! Yay
I almost forgot to post like for this great lady
I have a double flowered wax begonia ive wintered over for years. Sometimes I'll take starts just in case.
Could you please do a video this winter that addresses peace lily care? (That way I can figure out how to get mine to bloom, it hasn't bloomed since I first got it.)
Love your show..could you do a small indoor water fountain with planet that are really simple to care for..
Thank you so much this helped!
Thanks for the tips.love from Nagaland.
My begonias keep getting crispy edges of the leaves, I have them on a pebble tray that I keep filled but it doesn't seem to help. Any tips?
I forgot . Do you water on top or set pot in saucer ?
******More HOUSEPLANTS/SUCCULENT videos please*********
....or how to bring in succulents/winterize potted plants. I live in an apartment and love all your landscaping videos, but can't really use those tips(maybe someday). So I LOVE when you have anything for indoor plants/potted arrangements. THANK YOU!
thanks laura for the onfo. on the wax begonia
If I use organic (low numbers) seaweed can I use everytime I water?