BEGONIA PLANT CARE BASICS: WAX LEAF BEGONIAS / EdenMakers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 เม.ย. 2019
- Learn Begonia plant care basics for wax leaf begonias for nonstop Begonia flowers and for maintaining compact, instead of leggy and ugly begonias. Houseplant expert, Shirley Bovshow shows you how
Learn how to prune and shape an overgrown, wax leaf begonia so that it will grow back bushy and full of flowers!
Shirley also answers important questions about the Begonia plant:
What type of soil does the begonia plant need?
What is the best sunlight or indoor lighting for begonias?
What is the best fertilizer for begonias?
How do you prune and shape an overgrown begonia plant?
How do you care for a wax leaf begonia?
Where do you cut a begonia stem?
Begonias are easy-care plant that can be grown as a houseplant or outdoors in the shade garden.
Shirley Bovshow's "EdenMakers" gardening videos on how to grow and care for plants, orchids, garden makeovers, container gardening, garden DIY, plant and flower crafts, how to grow food, miniature and fairy gardening, succulents, how to propagate plants, indoor plants, floral design, hydroponic growing, garden design, and clever tips for life rooted in the garden. Inspiration and practical information.
Featuring Los Angeles landscape designer, Shirley Bovshow, garden lifestyle expert for the Hallmark channel show, Home & Family.
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The music makes it hard for me to hear what you are saying. Thanks for the video, though, but I have Tinnitus and music along with the talking, makes it hard for me to hear you.
Okay yeah, you deserve a high production tv show. Loved it
Hi there, Daniel! Maybe one day I will have my own show, but for right now I love being a member of the Home and Family Show on the Hallmark Channel on Mondays and Fridays! I would love it if you tuned in!
Wow, very valuable technique that I didn’t know about, thank you for sharing your plant knowledge with us, Shirley!
+Cindy Hewatt It’s my pleasure Cindy! I invite you to subscribe to my channel And just uploaded a new video this morning. How to rehydrate a dying plant with overly dry soil:
th-cam.com/video/w_hEqaOLtK4/w-d-xo.html
I hope you watch it! Have a great day.
Thank you so much for this straight forward and informative video! I've been unsure how to care for my begonia until now.
Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback with me. I am happy to hear you found my video helpful!
Gracias Shirley. So informative 💜
Gracias to you Adriana! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wow, awesome plant!
Yes, indeed! Thanks so much for watching!
BEST VIDEO- THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!
Very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Amazing wow what a video
Thank you for the thumb's up!
EdenMakers no problem
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Arigatou! Just what I was looking for!!!!
Hi Ana! My daughter speaks some Japanese! I wish she was here so that she could tell me what to say back to you! I'm so glad watched my video! I'm glad you found what you were looking for and hope you continue to follow my content!
EdenMakers oh! Was your daughter in Japan? You can say ‘doitashimashite’ ( you’re welcome). Thank you again.
@@midoann No, she was not in Japan but she loves languages and picks them up easily. She also speaks Dutch and Spanish! Thank you.
nice video!!! thanks!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching, Aljay!
Thank you for this video!! Now I know the name of the plant my mom gave me. I bought it inside as a house plant 😙
Yay so glad!! Thank you for watching! 💕
Good idea
HI! Thanks for watching! Happy you enjoyed my video!
I put my used ground coffee to top off my plant and it loves it! I guess it is getting it's acidity from the coffee. 😁
That's awesome!! Thanks for watching 🥰
You remind me of Jennifer coolage… so energetic and entertaining!
Hi Sara! Thank you for your compliment!
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Thanks for watching!
This is really great with so much good information! Some really friendly constructive criticism if I may? The music in the background is too loud and makes the video hard to listen to... 🙏🏻 Thank you for the wonderful content!
Hi Rachel, I am sorry to hear that. I have since made corrections to the sound when making videos. Appreciate your feedback. Have a great day.
Hi Shirley, i am a big fan of your channel. I love your skills and techniques about flowers. But i have one question, how do i grow an orchid flower stem? My orchid currently doesnt have any. Thanks Shirley! ❤️
Hi Hat Hat and thank you for your nice comment. I have the perfect video for you to help your orchid to rebloom! Here is the link! th-cam.com/video/BFcE5uuBs9E/w-d-xo.html
I have been searching here and there to find...basically "how to care" begonias. THANK YOU!! My begonias are not bare, over this winter it grew and grew. Now it is spring. Plants itself is huge. I didn't know I suppose to prune before winter. Stems are not woody, very healthy looking. But it just too big. Should I prune? I'm in zone 6. Yes they are in pots. Please help. Thank you!!!
Hi! Thanks for watching! You can cut back the stems at any time during spring or early summer when the begonia is in its active growth cycle. The begonia will produce new leaves from the base of the cane.
Can we use the tips for cuttings on begonias
Yes! Take 4 to 5 inch stem cutting, remove lower leaves , and place in potting soil, burying at least a couple of nodes. Start with moist soil and then add a storage baggie over it to act as a greenhouse. Don't allow soil to dry completely. In a month you should have a rooted cutting that can be transferred to another container.
Thank you for showing me how to care for my new flowers but I have a question... I planted some in the ground and I live in Alaska so will covering them with burlap and plastic save them for next year???
Hi Sheri, Unfortunately, tuberous begonia are perennials that will not overwinter outside in Alaska. These plants are native to much warmer climates. Special care and an indoor overwintering site are required to keep these plants from year to year in Alaska. I would encourage you to dig it up and pot it, then bring it indoors for each winter.
I bought a bunch of plants and didn't read the labels and I am stuck with these begonias. Oh well it only be for one summer. There are pretty though and my back yard space looks really nice with the cafe lights. I just have to remember to water them often.
Enjoy them, and thanks for watching!
Should I bring mine in? It is September, our plant is beautiful, and I have no idea what to do from here. Thank you for sharing you knowledge.
Hi Bary, It depends what type of begonia. Tuberous begonias should be dug up and stored indoors during winter until the return of warmer weather in spring. Here is a link with more information:
www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/wintering-begonias-overwintering-a-begonia-in-cold-climates.htm
@@EdenMakers Thank you!!!
Love your easy instructions. I'm in Zone 9, so no concern for frost or cold. Do I still prune all the way back to 3rd node in Fall even though its flowering and warm?
Hi Deirdre, It really depends on the type of begonia you have. If grown outdoors year-round in warm climates, tuberous begonias die back annually to store up energy in their tubers while they go through a dormant phase. Rhizomatous and fibrous-rooted begonias don’t die back but they are usually pruned annually to keep them full and blooming properly. In warm climates, begonia plant pruning is usually done in spring. In cool climates, begonias are pruned in fall, mainly so that they can easily fit in an indoor location to safely overwinter. Depending on the type of begonia you have, you may not have to prune it.
Very informative video, thanks so much! We just bought one in a pot. Is it better they stay in the pot or should I transfer them to an open soil bed?
Hi Radhikaa, Thanks for watching! Begonias prefer growing in light, rich soil with a good concentration of humus, similar to the makeup of potting soil. So it's no surprise the plants tend to thrive in containers. I would keep in container if possible.
@@EdenMakers thank you so much 😊
@@radz351 Welcome!
I live in zone 8-9 and have mature wax (I think) begonias that have been in the ground for a few years. Can I divide and replant the large ones, or is it necessary to propagage from a leaf cutting?
Hi Dean. Thanks for your question. You can do both! In the spring, remove begonias from the ground and carefully separate the new baby plants from the mother plant. You can replant the mother plant in the soil but the baby plants have a better chance of establishing themselves in small containers. Transplant these babies in the ground when they grow a bit and establish some roots!
Right, but did you then repot it w new soil?
Thanks for your question. Do I use new soil when I repot a begonia? Yes or I too it with acidic potting soil
Can i prune after transplanting or will that stress her out?
Hi Angela, Pruning your begonia after transplanting can be done, but it's essential to do so with care to minimize stress on the plant. Transplanting itself can be stressful for plants, so it's generally recommended to wait a bit before pruning to allow the plant to recover and establish itself in its new environment.
Can you do an awesome video like this for bougainvillea? 🤟
That's an idea! Thanks for the suggestion and for watching! :D
Hi mam ...my strawberry was producing lots of flowers and fruits but its rotten in tree any solution.....is it due to change of weather or what ??? Its april but still flowering and fruting but some fruits are sour tasteless some are sweet ...
IS there a chance that you are overwatering or that your soil does not drain well:? Rotting is symptom of too much water or too much humidity. Did you watch my video on growing strawberries? Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/FkDAPLT1mWQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi, can I prune today, early January or is it too late? I am long overdue! It hasn't been pruned in over 3 years!
If you live in cOld climate wait until
Danger of last frost has passed. If mild area, wait until temp warm
Up a little around spring
@@EdenMakers Thank you!
Thanks 4 showing how to make begonias bushy. 👍🏻
By any chance do u know 4 how long begonia flowers lasts once they bloom?? Do begonias survive in rainy season??
Pls do let me know 🙏🏻
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They can last up to 6 months. For begonias, they definitely need to be winterized. As how that translates to the rainy season, you def don't want them being over watered, so that could be bad.
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I think u didn't get me... What I wanted to know is that euphorbia millii plant's flowers lasts for two months on the plant after they bloom. The same way I wanted to know how long begonia flowers lasts on the plant once they bloom??
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@@parikhspiecederesistance3958 Begonia flowers once bloomed can last up to 6 months.
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Oh Yeah...!! It's unbelievable...!! A flower that lasts for six months after blooming!! Never heard of such a thing before. That's why I thought u got me wrong.
Thanks A lot for getting back to me. 👍🏻 I truly appreciate it 🙏🏻
❤️ Mumbai India 🇮🇳
My begonia has yellowing tips. What causes that? I have a wax begonia
Hi Missy, Most likely, yellow leaves appearing on your Begonia is caused by overwatering, allowing soil to stay soggy, or letting the plant sit in water. ... Allow the soil to dry about halfway, or 2-4 inches down before watering again. If the soil is kept too wet for too long, the roots may rot.
can you replant those you cut off?
Hi Vema, Yes, you can take leaf cuttings from a begonia and replant it! Thanks for watching!
Is cactus mix sufficient?
Hi Missy, African violet mix is actually better. In general, use a light free-draining potting mix containing coco coir, perlite or vermiculite....cactus mix may be fine.
How to cut back for growth
Hi Bruce, Use clean, sharp shears or a knife to cut the stems back to a leaf node. Begonias can be cut back to within 3 inches of the soil to revitalize them. Hope that helps.
Can anyone help me I have two beautiful begonias I think it’s about time to cut them back.
Do you have a specific question, Jackie?
@@EdenMakers it’s about my begonias I think they must be trailing as bought them in hanging baskets x2.
@@jackienewton2235 Hi Jackie, If your Begonias are getting leggy and need pruning, I suggest you take a look at this article. I hope you find it helpful!
www.begonias.org/Articles/Vol43/TrainingPlants.htm
I’m confused. In your other begonia video u said NO PEAT moss...
Hi Charla! I certainly want to solve the mystery here. Do you remember in what context I mentioned not to use peat moss? Was it in a begonia care video or other>
Anyone who can help me identify the flower plant that I have
Hi Josie! Please share a picture with me on my Facebook page, and I will try to identify it! My page is called Edenmakers by Shirley Bovshow! Looking forward to seeing you there!
@edenmakers okay sure I will thank you
@@OfficialBR2188 Great !
Very nice, but you lost me when you started to say..."notice these node..." and the camera does no close up of what your explaining. I realize if your alone, than the camera should be much closer.
Hi Anthony! Thank you for watching my video and providing me with your feedback! I appreciate it! I hope you have a great rest of your weekend!
Lol so it’s just soil? Cool.
Hi! Yes, the soil is very important with Begonias! Thanks for watching!
I want begonia plant please send me
Hi Sidras, I don't sell plants, you can find them at your local garden center. Thank you for watching!
Hi. Great information but the background music is way too loud. I couldn't hear what the young lady was saying. That's why I gave it a thumb down.
Hi Maria, I am sorry to hear that. I have since made corrections to the sound when making videos. Appreciate your feedback. Have a great day.