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Thank You Betsy, for making this Begonia care video! :) This is exactly what I needed. I inherited a beautiful & very old (a friend's great grandmother's) cane Begonia . Definitely feeling the pressure on keeping it alive and healthy. You literally answered all my questions....so appreciate it. Also, love how your kitty always finds a way to make an appearance...so cute!
I'm so glad it was helpful, it's a pleasure to make videos for you and others! 💚Is it the Angel Wing Begonia you shared on Instagram? If so, it's beautiful. I'd love to find one but I haven't seen one in these parts yet.
Dear Betsy Begonia, Two years ago when my neighbour died the new neighbours got their builders to ominously remove all their garden taps!!😳; rip out and cut up and throw out the exquisite 30 year plus cane begonias in their garden…….into a dirty skip bin full of building waste and dust! 😩😡😩Omg! I couldn’t bear it. I went straight over and got the plants out of the skip after forcing myself to ask the builders permission. I carefully washed every broken stem and origami like leaf in my bathtub. Researched cane Begonias and chose Betsy Begonia (as my favourite wormhole) as you sure must love begonias to name your TH-cam channel after you both❤️. Straight afterwards, I immediately started propagating all of the big and small jumble of broken hacked up and torn plant pieces. Hundreds of bits. Turns out to be the beautiful “Irene Nuss” cane begonia. The Irene Nuss Begonia is an upright tall growing begonia and one of the most beautiful cane like species. This cultivar has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This award is given to plants that have outstanding performance in the garden by the British Royal Horticulture Society. This is a classic cane. (Irene Nuss, CA. 1971). All my propagations grew roots , thrived and grew into beautiful plants. I have kept many I grew on, and given some as special presents. The biggest one that I grew is now 3 meters high and 2.5 meters wide. I love it so much. I planted in my garden here th-cam.com/video/QRhjhMa_WOg/w-d-xo.html&feature=share
They come and go from the shops here in Paris, it's harder to find Begonia Tamaya, and I haven't seen anything but these two so far. I'd like an Angel Wing Begonia but I may need to order it online. I feel your pain! I hope you find one. 😁
I’m the Begonia Killer. So I decided to do some research on the care of begonias before trying again. Your video here is very helpful and I’m hoping to get back into growing begonias again soon because I love them too.
Your enthusiasm is infectious!! I am awaiting my first Bagonia Maculata Wightii today - it should be arriving by post - nerrrrrvous!! Be careful tossing around all that excitmeant!! BAH!! Juuust kiiiiding!! Toss it around and let it fall where it may!! 🎉 Also, thanks for all the info you share - you are one of my favorites PlantTubers ( pun intended 😉 ) PS: congratulations on the move 👍🏼🌱🌿
Thank you I was recently gifted a angel wing Begonia and it is doing sooo good. Thank you for making this video otherwise I would have neglected the humidity part and also knowing they like tiny pots.. otherwise I would have used a huge one for him... thanks!
Thanks for sharing! I’ve fallen in love with angel wing begonia recently. But I got one from a online shop that sent me an awful one with only two leaves. Hope that I can save it and it can grow as gorgeous as yours.
Hi Betsy! You are a genius! Making a vid about a Begonia whilst being funny and entertaining and doing cat care at the same time! Remind me of Diane Keaton.Thanks,Begonias rule!
I'm so glad I found your channel!! I love your attitude :) I recently started getting more into begonias after I got my hands on a strawberry begonia.. oHHHHH I fell in love with them!!
😄😄😄 I'm so glad you found my channel, too! Thanks so much for watching. Begonias are a slippery slope, there's simply something about them that creates total intrigue and obsession!
Great video! I got this begonia today for my indoor garden. Can't wait for it to grow up against my papaya and banana tree! :-D Again, great video. You got yourself a new follower.
Hi I just recieved 3 of these Begonias through the mail and they are very rough and tops all chopped off, missing leaves crunchy leaves. The shipping box was on point so not the issue. I just got sent bad batch. Anywho I was refunded for them and they said to just discard them but now I think I will try to revive them. Yours looks amazing!
Betsy, I have a Begonia Maculata Wightii and LOVE it. 💗 I also see "Angel Wing" Begonias for sale and than wonder what their differences are? Both seem to be cane types, yet still different. Are they? Also, what is a reputable website to learn about all the different Begonias? Thank you, kindly!! I highly enjoy your channel! ☺️
I have a Hibiscus & Plumeria at the front of my house and I've yet to prune them so I have them in large ceramic pots with large rocks or stones on the top of the soil. If I don't take those precautions on a windy day they will fall down and some damage will happen to the pots and or plants. My Plumeria probably won't make it into the garage this winter without some cutting being made. My remark to your top heavy begonia. I love your videos!😀👍
Hi Betsy, tks for share this video! I have a question. Why the tip of the leaves of my begonia maculata becoming dry and with brownish spots? Each new leave grows a little bit and then spots and dryers tip appears. Help me please!
From one begoniac to another...really appreciate your knowledge and these videos...have been trying the thick stemmed ones and wonder if you have too...
I love the look of your plant!!! I love how all the leaves face out so you can see all the beautiful spots. My maculata has a lot of leaves that face upward. How could I encourage them to face outward?
Thank you for the video, great tips for my begonia maculata that needs more appropriate care than what it has received. One question, though not related to begonias I hope you have an answer. The three plants on the wall, what are they and how are they arranged to hang like that?
Hi Betsy! I missed this one, but just finished watching your re potting of your Begonia Maculata 'Wightii' video. Since I need one of these, this was very helpful! I need to get a humidity meter to see if there is enough humidity in my home first. I hope there is! TFS!
Whoa why don’t mine have flowers! I had one dying and put a bunch of canes in water to propagate. I have about 10 new plants! Favorite plant, love the sparkles underneath.
Hi Betsy! I’ve had a cane begonia for about 6 months. It’s been growing and doing well! Then it started getting red mushy patches on the leaves and dropping leaves. I fertilized it for the first time about 2 weeks ago. What do I do?! Is it gonna make it? 😭
I probably have watched this video at least 10 times since Jenna Marbles mentioned you. So I finally pulled the trigger... now the waiting game begins before she (begonia maculata) gets here. The only window I really have is a South facing window. But thankfully, we have an oak tree that only allows specks of light through so it'll diffuse the harsh afternoon light. A humidifier also resides on the same windowsill!
Thank you @@betsybegonia ! Has anyone ever told you that you're the best at responding?!?!? It makes me feel that much better because I have emotional support. Haha
@@MabelGls I use a moisture meter and I also just jam my finger into the dirt. I also just get used to knowing how often certain plants need watering, how quickly they dry up, etc. And I just walk around checking them each day.
I just ordered a Begonia maculata, it's on its way to me right now! I absolutely love this plant and can't wait to enjoy it!! Yours is so healthy! I got some liquid fish fertilizer for my plants, do you use liquid fertilizer or any sort of plant fertilizer? Just curious. Your personality is SO cute and I love how much you seem to love begonias. I will be checking out more of your videos! Thanks!!
Currently I'm using stakes that are meant for orchids. They came with some orchids I bought in the past but here in Paris it's possible to find orchid stakes with this dark color or to find really thin bamboo sticks at the garden center. Maybe on Amazon as well!
You make me giggle! Love watching you...new subscriber, found out about you through my beautiful friend Hey its Davy...LOVE her lol! excited to see more videos. Just purchased a dark silver begonia. LOVE calatheas so I think it will do okay around them:)) we will see! I live in Washington state so we don't see much sun hahaha Great video!! Emily AKA ILLUM.life
So my grandmother has a lady Vanderbilt begonia that is about 4-5 feet tall. It’s about to topple over. Is this normal! lol. I have a few pieces off of her plant that have grown to about 18 inches. What do you do with the plant when it gets tall like hers? Should she be pruning or cutting it down?
You can do whatever you want! I personally support mine with stakes, but my Begonia maculata 'Tamaya' will need pruned. I love how big it is, but the shoots from the main branches grow off to the side, and when they get enough leaves, they become heavy and snap at the main stem of the plant. I usually just plonk them in some water and propagate, but I wonder if I should prune this one back and let it grow naturally without stakes. But I digress. If you want a big plant, you can let it get big and bushy, but pruning it is fine too. 😊
My once well growing Begonia lost all its big leaves, then its new leaves. Now its all scrawny. Don't know if it was too much water or too little water :( . Thank you for sharing this video. I am hopeful it will do well again.
Not sure if you will see this 2 years later! I just found your channel! I have a begonia question! I just got a baby Maculata, and only 2 (of 6 or so) leaves have dots. Do they develop over time? Or do I just have a wonky plant that doesn’t produce many polka dots?
I have a B. Medora absolutely *flourishing* on a pebble tray in my bone dry house...I just got a B. Maculata 'wightii' today, shipped from Logees, it looks beat the heck up 😞 but I'm going to do my best to restore it to health. It's right next to the other begonia on its own pebble tray. I hope it will look like yours someday soon!!! ❤️
That's amazing about the B. Medora! Such a pretty plant. I find that they bounce back pretty quickly with the right care. Mine puts out leaves FAST. It grew a lot last summer, I hope it will do the very same for me this summer. 🙂
Thanks for the video! I am having hard time with my Begonia maculata whightii cause, she's losing her leaves from the day I brought her home :'( I repotted her today in a terracotta pot tinier that the previous one cause I think it was too big for her. But I didn't manage to understand why she loose her leaves. They fall from the cane and they seems dry? But the soil is always moist or too wet (maybe??) but leaves never turn yellow or something. They just fall off. Can you help me?
@@betsybegonia I know it's hard but you're really nice to help me anyway, thanks, really. The looks of the plant it's similar to yours in the "pruning and repotting cane begonia" video. The bigger leaves has brown edges and sometimes they fall off. But also some of the smaller leaves (but not newest) are looking the same. The newest leaves seem okay. Anyway, today I put it next to a humidifier, hoping it could help. I thought it could be stress too, but it's in this house for almost two months, and I don't know ... maybe it's too much water, now I notice that a cane is browning at the top and it looks soggy. Aaagh, too many options... but thank you so much!
Does vermiculite work as well as perlite in soil mixtures for these plants (also hoya)? Because after my pelargoniums got some sort of root aphid thingies that looked like perlite balls (so I missed the infestation way to long and I lost a number of beloved plants) a couple of years ago I'm sort of traumatized and have used vermiculite for a lot of the stuff I would have used perlite for... not for houseplants though (partly because I have almost none atm)...🤔
Vermiculite retains more moisture and perlite provides more air to pass through the soil. I would use vermiculite in potting mix for a plant that likes its soil to remain damp for long periods of time. I've never used it in any of my mixtures.
Hello Betsy! I just found this video of yours! I would like to ask, how many plants are in that one pot? Just one or several? I have just received some begonia maculata cuttings and I'm not sure if I should put 1 cutting in a pot or several cuttings in a pot?! Do they just grow, like, UP, or do they branch too? Thanks Betsy!
I've had my Maculata Wightii for almost two months and it looked so sad when I got it. FINALLY its about to unfurl a new leaf! But, some of the remaining leaves are sad and dry on the tips. I keep the right humidity, but it seems like the dryness is spreading! What should I do?
Hm, I'm not sure. Maybe it's getting direct sun? The most you can do is provide high humidity and keep it out of direct sun. Hopefully it starts putting out new healthy growth.
I just bought a polka dot begonia yesterday from Lowe’s and it’s not in great condition. I’m trying to revive her. The ends are turning crispy and she just doesn’t look that happy. Please help. ❤️
I let mine almost dry out. I watered my begonia sooner than I normally do because I was told I wasn't watering it enough. It got root rot and lost a ton of branches and continue to get soggy.
I received a bagonia maculata today but the ends are crispy and the leaves have brown patches on... Is this a result of not enough humidity? Can I rectify this or prune away the damaged leaves?
I got my first one I. The post and it’s sad as hell 🙁 can you do a video on salvaging these plants. Mine came with crispy leaves, torn, holes were the rusting section fell through. Don’t know how to save it xx
Where should I place the plant? I get conflicting information saying it should not get too much sun, then I see other things. Would you be able to clarify?
I just ordered my first cane begonia *eek* Your cat is so cute. I do the same thing when my cat lets out that cry! I search for and her fine and chilling in the corner. Just wanting attention.
I just purchased a small begonia and I'm so happy that I found that video :D The small plantsie was still in the water, when I got it. Are these roots you showed us enough to put into soil? I got a little bit more on my plant right now :)
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Thank You Betsy, for making this Begonia care video! :) This is exactly what I needed. I inherited a beautiful & very old (a friend's great grandmother's) cane Begonia . Definitely feeling the pressure on keeping it alive and healthy. You literally answered all my questions....so appreciate it. Also, love how your kitty always finds a way to make an appearance...so cute!
I'm so glad it was helpful, it's a pleasure to make videos for you and others! 💚Is it the Angel Wing Begonia you shared on Instagram? If so, it's beautiful. I'd love to find one but I haven't seen one in these parts yet.
Dear Betsy Begonia,
Two years ago when my neighbour died the new neighbours got their builders to ominously remove all their garden taps!!😳; rip out and cut up and throw out the exquisite 30 year plus cane begonias in their garden…….into a dirty skip bin full of building waste and dust! 😩😡😩Omg! I couldn’t bear it. I went straight over and got the plants out of the skip after forcing myself to ask the builders permission. I carefully washed every broken stem and origami like leaf in my bathtub. Researched cane Begonias and chose Betsy Begonia (as my favourite wormhole) as you sure must love begonias to name your TH-cam channel after you both❤️. Straight afterwards, I immediately started propagating all of the big and small jumble of broken hacked up and torn plant pieces. Hundreds of bits. Turns out to be the beautiful “Irene Nuss” cane begonia. The Irene Nuss Begonia is an upright tall growing begonia and one of the most beautiful cane like species. This cultivar has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This award is given to plants that have outstanding performance in the garden by the British Royal Horticulture Society. This is a classic cane. (Irene Nuss, CA. 1971). All my propagations grew roots , thrived and grew into beautiful plants. I have kept many I grew on, and given some as special presents. The biggest one that I grew is now 3 meters high and 2.5 meters wide. I love it so much. I planted in my garden here th-cam.com/video/QRhjhMa_WOg/w-d-xo.html&feature=share
Irene Nuss is beautiful! You did the right thing. I'm so glad you saved them!
@@betsybegonia me too, xo ….I l o v e it (them, as I propagated every broken torn cane into many new plants).
Begonias ARE addictive.
First it's Hoyas, then orchids, and then you're knee-deep in Begonias.
I’ve never seen this type of begonia in garden shops around me. It’s beautiful and definitely on my wish list.
They come and go from the shops here in Paris, it's harder to find Begonia Tamaya, and I haven't seen anything but these two so far. I'd like an Angel Wing Begonia but I may need to order it online. I feel your pain! I hope you find one. 😁
greydoe thank you for the suggestion. I love the plants they have in stock but unfortunately I live in Ireland.
What is the name of the first begonia you are holding with the lovely white spots?
Hahahahaha I absolutely lost it!!
"QUIT IT"
My favourite part 😆
You're funny and adorable.
I adore the energy you bring always lol 💕✨💫
I’m the Begonia Killer. So I decided to do some research on the care of begonias before trying again. Your video here is very helpful and I’m hoping to get back into growing begonias again soon because I love them too.
Wow your begonias are beautiful. Especially the second one. So huge. Love your humor and the great info on the begonias. Thanks for sharing.
I try to take good care of them! I just love those polka dots. Thanks for watching, Kathy!
I am now officially addicted to cane begonias! I currently have 4 and wanting more lol! This was a great video - thank you!
She's so cute and has a soothing voice.
Your enthusiasm is infectious!! I am awaiting my first Bagonia Maculata Wightii today - it should be arriving by post - nerrrrrvous!! Be careful tossing around all that excitmeant!! BAH!! Juuust kiiiiding!! Toss it around and let it fall where it may!! 🎉 Also, thanks for all the info you share - you are one of my favorites PlantTubers ( pun intended 😉 )
PS: congratulations on the move 👍🏼🌱🌿
Thanks so much, Amy! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. I hope your Begonia arrived in good condition!
Thank you I was recently gifted a angel wing Begonia and it is doing sooo good. Thank you for making this video otherwise I would have neglected the humidity part and also knowing they like tiny pots.. otherwise I would have used a huge one for him... thanks!
Thanks for sharing! I’ve fallen in love with angel wing begonia recently. But I got one from a online shop that sent me an awful one with only two leaves. Hope that I can save it and it can grow as gorgeous as yours.
Aw, I'm sorry it arrived looking so sad. I really hope you can revive it! Thanks for watching.
You are so much fun ! Great videos 👍😊
You are too funny! This is the second video I watched from you, and really enjoy your humor! Oh, and thank you for your begonia care guide!
Wow your intro was great. It always starts with just one plant...
Very informative as well. Love you 😽
Hi Betsy! You are a genius! Making a vid about a Begonia whilst being funny and entertaining and doing cat care at the same time! Remind me of Diane Keaton.Thanks,Begonias rule!
I'm so glad I found your channel!! I love your attitude :) I recently started getting more into begonias after I got my hands on a strawberry begonia.. oHHHHH I fell in love with them!!
😄😄😄 I'm so glad you found my channel, too! Thanks so much for watching. Begonias are a slippery slope, there's simply something about them that creates total intrigue and obsession!
I just got one today and I’m soooo excited!!!
bought my first one today :D its small but so beautiful, thanks for the great video!
That's so nice! I hope it does well for you.
Thanks for this vedio...... I am very excited to see variety types of begonia........ I am from India
I like the kitty interruptions 💙!
Great video! I got this begonia today for my indoor garden. Can't wait for it to grow up against my papaya and banana tree! :-D Again, great video. You got yourself a new follower.
Thanks so much, Christopher! I appreciate the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed this. 😊💚
That is a gorgeous begonia i love all begonias and this one is beautiful💖🥰thankyou Betsy,
Great video! Loved your reaction to your cat, haha!
Love this video, glad I found you.
Thanks Vicky, that's so kind.
I swear I thought I heard a cat in my house when it cried out and I don’t own a cat even it startled me like LMAOOO😂😂😂
First time seeing your videos and you crack me up! Subscribed! :)
Hi I just recieved 3 of these Begonias through the mail and they are very rough and tops all chopped off, missing leaves crunchy leaves. The shipping box was on point so not the issue. I just got sent bad batch. Anywho I was refunded for them and they said to just discard them but now I think I will try to revive them. Yours looks amazing!
Betsy, I have a Begonia Maculata Wightii and LOVE it. 💗 I also see "Angel Wing" Begonias for sale and than wonder what their differences are? Both seem to be cane types, yet still different. Are they? Also, what is a reputable website to learn about all the different Begonias? Thank you, kindly!! I highly enjoy your channel! ☺️
I have a Hibiscus & Plumeria at the front of my house and I've yet to prune them so I have them in large ceramic pots with large rocks or stones on the top of the soil. If I don't take those precautions on a windy day they will fall down and some damage will happen to the pots and or plants. My Plumeria probably won't make it into the garage this winter without some cutting being made. My remark to your top heavy begonia. I love your videos!😀👍
Thanks for the tips!!! I'll be receiving a cane begonia soon from Steves Leaves. Hopefully I don't kill it. Love your cat :)
I'm sure you'll take great care of it! And if you ever have any questions, you can always ask! 💚
@@betsybegonia Thank You!!! So happy I found your channel :)
Your character is immaculate
Nice begonia variety ♥️
Hi Betsy, tks for share this video!
I have a question. Why the tip of the leaves of my begonia maculata becoming dry and with brownish spots? Each new leave grows a little bit and then spots and dryers tip appears. Help me please!
Maybe increase the humidity
Now I can't wait to buy my first Begonia 😂 it looks beautiful
Just got a cutting from my mom's plant she that she has had for years and hers have never had flowers. I hope I can get the cutting to bloom.
I like this one Bets! Everyone seems to have one but im still scared so no no not going there! Great info💚👍
Omg I love you you ur hilarious one of the best plant people videos I’ve seen in a long time you have such an energy about you 🥰🥰❤️❤️
Betsy Begonia.... you are awesome.! This is my first ever TH-cam comment :)
Watched this video 10 time in hope of saving my angel wing, oh this time I hit the like button, thanks B
From one begoniac to another...really appreciate your knowledge and these videos...have been trying the thick stemmed ones and wonder if you have too...
Thank you so much. I am really grateful and happy you enjoy my videos. I am always looking for new Begonias, yeah.
Thanks for sharing,I love caned begonias.this is helpful...
Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you found it useful! 💚
This was such a good video, thanks so much Betsy
Thank you for an informative video, love your quirky sense of humour!
I love the look of your plant!!! I love how all the leaves face out so you can see all the beautiful spots. My maculata has a lot of leaves that face upward. How could I encourage them to face outward?
I notice that mine will turn towards the direction of light like most plants, so I just turn it now and then.
Thank you for making this, really helpful!
Thank you for the video, great tips for my begonia maculata that needs more appropriate care than what it has received. One question, though not related to begonias I hope you have an answer. The three plants on the wall, what are they and how are they arranged to hang like that?
I just got mine thank u so much 🙏
Thanks for the tips I hope I can get my begonia to look like yours😍
Hi Betsy! I missed this one, but just finished watching your re potting of your Begonia Maculata 'Wightii' video. Since I need one of these, this was very helpful! I need to get a humidity meter to see if there is enough humidity in my home first. I hope there is! TFS!
You can always get a tiny humidifier like me if you need to increase the humidity in one area. 🙂
That is a gorgeous begonia..would love to have one
Perhaps you'll find one soon! I often don't notice certain plants until I learn about them and then suddenly I spot them everywhere!
Just bought one of these yesterday and it’s not in the best shape so hopefully I can get it looking healthy again!
Whoa why don’t mine have flowers! I had one dying and put a bunch of canes in water to propagate. I have about 10 new plants! Favorite plant, love the sparkles underneath.
Hi Betsy! I’ve had a cane begonia for about 6 months. It’s been growing and doing well! Then it started getting red mushy patches on the leaves and dropping leaves. I fertilized it for the first time about 2 weeks ago. What do I do?! Is it gonna make it? 😭
I probably have watched this video at least 10 times since Jenna Marbles mentioned you. So I finally pulled the trigger... now the waiting game begins before she (begonia maculata) gets here. The only window I really have is a South facing window. But thankfully, we have an oak tree that only allows specks of light through so it'll diffuse the harsh afternoon light. A humidifier also resides on the same windowsill!
Good luck! I'm sure it'll do great. 🙂
Thank you @@betsybegonia ! Has anyone ever told you that you're the best at responding?!?!? It makes me feel that much better because I have emotional support. Haha
@@MabelGls 😂 It's my history in client support maybe. And I just love this community so much.
@@betsybegonia How do you know when to water? Do you use a moister meter? Or do you watch for signs the plant gives when in need?
@@MabelGls I use a moisture meter and I also just jam my finger into the dirt. I also just get used to knowing how often certain plants need watering, how quickly they dry up, etc. And I just walk around checking them each day.
AWESOME! Thank you sooooooo much!
I just ordered a Begonia maculata, it's on its way to me right now! I absolutely love this plant and can't wait to enjoy it!! Yours is so healthy! I got some liquid fish fertilizer for my plants, do you use liquid fertilizer or any sort of plant fertilizer? Just curious.
Your personality is SO cute and I love how much you seem to love begonias. I will be checking out more of your videos! Thanks!!
I haven’t seen those kind of stakes. Where did you get those? Thanks in advance. Your cat is adorable and funny.
Currently I'm using stakes that are meant for orchids. They came with some orchids I bought in the past but here in Paris it's possible to find orchid stakes with this dark color or to find really thin bamboo sticks at the garden center. Maybe on Amazon as well!
You make me giggle! Love watching you...new subscriber, found out about you through my beautiful friend Hey its Davy...LOVE her lol! excited to see more videos. Just purchased a dark silver begonia. LOVE calatheas so I think it will do okay around them:)) we will see! I live in Washington state so we don't see much sun hahaha Great video!!
Emily AKA ILLUM.life
Thank you so much! Yes I agree, Begonia would do great among Calathea.
Omg I am dying for the first Begonia I love Begonias:
So my grandmother has a lady Vanderbilt begonia that is about 4-5 feet tall. It’s about to topple over. Is this normal! lol. I have a few pieces off of her plant that have grown to about 18 inches. What do you do with the plant when it gets tall like hers? Should she be pruning or cutting it down?
You can do whatever you want! I personally support mine with stakes, but my Begonia maculata 'Tamaya' will need pruned. I love how big it is, but the shoots from the main branches grow off to the side, and when they get enough leaves, they become heavy and snap at the main stem of the plant. I usually just plonk them in some water and propagate, but I wonder if I should prune this one back and let it grow naturally without stakes.
But I digress. If you want a big plant, you can let it get big and bushy, but pruning it is fine too. 😊
Can I put a people tray for humidity? Or will that not be enough?
What is hanging on the wall on the wooden planks?
My once well growing Begonia lost all its big leaves, then its new leaves. Now its all scrawny. Don't know if it was too much water or too little water :( . Thank you for sharing this video. I am hopeful it will do well again.
Sorry to hear that happened. I really hope this helps and that it will make a come back!
Thank you for the reply💕🌿. I have taken your advice. Hopefully it will regrow well in summer🌱🤞🏻
Hahaha the cat situation cracked me up
Thank you so much for this care video!!! Needed this info!!
Not sure if you will see this 2 years later! I just found your channel! I have a begonia question! I just got a baby Maculata, and only 2 (of 6 or so) leaves have dots. Do they develop over time? Or do I just have a wonky plant that doesn’t produce many polka dots?
Are the flowers fragrant?
What about the leaves turning brown on the edges?
should thees be watered from above or below (plant dish)
My begonia is coming in the mail from logee's and I'm SO excited! Thanks for the useful info!
I have a B. Medora absolutely *flourishing* on a pebble tray in my bone dry house...I just got a B. Maculata 'wightii' today, shipped from Logees, it looks beat the heck up 😞 but I'm going to do my best to restore it to health. It's right next to the other begonia on its own pebble tray. I hope it will look like yours someday soon!!! ❤️
That's amazing about the B. Medora! Such a pretty plant. I find that they bounce back pretty quickly with the right care. Mine puts out leaves FAST. It grew a lot last summer, I hope it will do the very same for me this summer. 🙂
Omg your cat is so cute
Thanks for the video! I am having hard time with my Begonia maculata whightii cause, she's losing her leaves from the day I brought her home :'( I repotted her today in a terracotta pot tinier that the previous one cause I think it was too big for her. But I didn't manage to understand why she loose her leaves. They fall from the cane and they seems dry? But the soil is always moist or too wet (maybe??) but leaves never turn yellow or something. They just fall off. Can you help me?
It maybe needs more humidity? It's hard to say without seeing the plant, etc. It could just be temporary stress as well.
@@betsybegonia I know it's hard but you're really nice to help me anyway, thanks, really. The looks of the plant it's similar to yours in the "pruning and repotting cane begonia" video. The bigger leaves has brown edges and sometimes they fall off. But also some of the smaller leaves (but not newest) are looking the same. The newest leaves seem okay. Anyway, today I put it next to a humidifier, hoping it could help. I thought it could be stress too, but it's in this house for almost two months, and I don't know ... maybe it's too much water, now I notice that a cane is browning at the top and it looks soggy.
Aaagh, too many options... but thank you so much!
they can survive morning sun? so can i keep mine on an eastern windowsill?
Does vermiculite work as well as perlite in soil mixtures for these plants (also hoya)? Because after my pelargoniums got some sort of root aphid thingies that looked like perlite balls (so I missed the infestation way to long and I lost a number of beloved plants) a couple of years ago I'm sort of traumatized and have used vermiculite for a lot of the stuff I would have used perlite for... not for houseplants though (partly because I have almost none atm)...🤔
Vermiculite retains more moisture and perlite provides more air to pass through the soil. I would use vermiculite in potting mix for a plant that likes its soil to remain damp for long periods of time. I've never used it in any of my mixtures.
Thanks Betsy!
Hello Betsy! I just found this video of yours! I would like to ask, how many plants are in that one pot? Just one or several? I have just received some begonia maculata cuttings and I'm not sure if I should put 1 cutting in a pot or several cuttings in a pot?! Do they just grow, like, UP, or do they branch too? Thanks Betsy!
I've had my Maculata Wightii for almost two months and it looked so sad when I got it. FINALLY its about to unfurl a new leaf! But, some of the remaining leaves are sad and dry on the tips. I keep the right humidity, but it seems like the dryness is spreading! What should I do?
Hm, I'm not sure. Maybe it's getting direct sun? The most you can do is provide high humidity and keep it out of direct sun. Hopefully it starts putting out new healthy growth.
This was brilliant! Thank you.
Lol 😆 omg I absolutely love your videos. Thanks for the info..
Super helpful!
I love your kitty....she has you well trained... go kitty😸😸
😂 Yes she does. She's bossing me around right now as I type.
Thanks great information
I love this girl she's so funny haha
hi! any chance of speaking about begonia beefsteak?
I just bought a polka dot begonia yesterday from Lowe’s and it’s not in great condition. I’m trying to revive her. The ends are turning crispy and she just doesn’t look that happy. Please help. ❤️
sooo pretty! :)
It's such a lovely plant.
wow amaaaaaaaaazing
I let mine almost dry out.
I watered my begonia sooner than I normally do because I was told I wasn't watering it enough. It got root rot and lost a ton of branches and continue to get soggy.
I received a bagonia maculata today but the ends are crispy and the leaves have brown patches on... Is this a result of not enough humidity? Can I rectify this or prune away the damaged leaves?
I got my first one I. The post and it’s sad as hell 🙁 can you do a video on salvaging these plants. Mine came with crispy leaves, torn, holes were the rusting section fell through. Don’t know how to save it xx
The most you can really do is take care of it and be patient for it to put out new growth.
Where should I place the plant? I get conflicting information saying it should not get too much sun, then I see other things. Would you be able to clarify?
I just ordered my first cane begonia *eek* Your cat is so cute. I do the same thing when my cat lets out that cry! I search for and her fine and chilling in the corner. Just wanting attention.
i just gor my first begonia!! it’s a benigo:)
I just purchased a small begonia and I'm so happy that I found that video :D The small plantsie was still in the water, when I got it. Are these roots you showed us enough to put into soil? I got a little bit more on my plant right now :)
I usually let them root for weeks on end in water but it's mostly because I procrastinate with potting them. 😂 It should be okay.
I lost it when you went to get the cat 😂
Thank you!