For now, (the only begonia I have is nothing big or special) mine is in the tiny LECA pebbles, in a pot with drainage, with a reservoir a third of the way up. It seems to be very thirsty but not dramatic. When it needs water, if I touch the leaves, they’re softer than usual but that’s about it
I’ve never thought of begonias as grandmother plants, I think they’re just very beautiful common houseplants. Maybe because most planty people in my country are grandmothers to begin with 😄 I’ve just recently discovered some young houseplant enthusiasts because of social media
In my experience with self watering pots, if their are roots in the reservoir, you must keep water in it, or those roots will die. I really think it depends on the type of plant you have in self watering. Is it a succulent, a begonia, a hoya, an anthurium. It depends on how much water they want. It also depends on the medium you are using for self watering- soil, pon, or leca? But others may have different opinions 💚
My soil is a little chunky. Potting mix, orchid bark, perlite, pumice stone and some charcoal. This is not required. Potting mix, orchid bark 20% and perlite 30% would work as well.
I purchased a U614 from Steves Leafs. It looks similiar to a bipinnatifolia. I have it in a terrarium with other high humidity begonias. Haven't had it long enough to know if it will survive for long.
What’s your go-to method for growing begonias?
For now, (the only begonia I have is nothing big or special) mine is in the tiny LECA pebbles, in a pot with drainage, with a reservoir a third of the way up. It seems to be very thirsty but not dramatic. When it needs water, if I touch the leaves, they’re softer than usual but that’s about it
Wow, I loved seeing the before and after. It is exciting to think mine will have even half that growth in 9 months!
Begonias grow so well. Thanks for watching
I’ve never thought of begonias as grandmother plants, I think they’re just very beautiful common houseplants. Maybe because most planty people in my country are grandmothers to begin with 😄 I’ve just recently discovered some young houseplant enthusiasts because of social media
Do you fertilize your begonias? If you do, how often? You collections are mazing!
Yes, I knew I was going to forget sharing something. I use Foliage Pro to fertilize. :) Thanks for watching.
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In my experience with self watering pots, if their are roots in the reservoir, you must keep water in it, or those roots will die. I really think it depends on the type of plant you have in self watering. Is it a succulent, a begonia, a hoya, an anthurium. It depends on how much water they want. It also depends on the medium you are using for self watering- soil, pon, or leca? But others may have different opinions 💚
Yes, I only use self watering pots for plant that like a moist soil . I couldn't use these a self watering pot for my aroids.
Soil type you use... I struggle with them,an I LUV LUV LUV THEM... HELP😊
My soil is a little chunky. Potting mix, orchid bark, perlite, pumice stone and some charcoal. This is not required.
Potting mix, orchid bark 20% and perlite 30% would work as well.
I purchased a U614 from Steves Leafs. It looks similiar to a bipinnatifolia. I have it in a terrarium with other high humidity begonias. Haven't had it long enough to know if it will survive for long.
I went and looked up yours. That one is pretty as well. Mine seems to be doing better. I hope it continues to grow and thrive.
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