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How to for Begonias

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Begonias are beautiful flowers and will grow well if taken care of properly.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Soil should be porous loam with fine peat or leaf mold and sand added.

  2. Step 2

    Soil should be kept only slightly damp. Don't over water and avoid wetting the foliage when watering.

  3. Step 3

    These plants are susceptible to mealy bugs and red spiders. For mealy bugs, dip a cotton ball in alcohol and touch each insect with it. For red spiders, dust with sulphur.

  4. Step 4

    Most types of this plant like to be kept moderately cool and in a humid atmosphere. Avoid drafts and sudden changes.

  5. Step 5

    Partial sun for most types is the rule of thumb. Some do well in north light, but the flowering types will not bloom too heavily.

  6. Step 6

    For ever blooming types, take stem cuttings, root in clean sand, then shift to pots. Foliage type begonias can be started by pinning a mature leaf down on damp sand after cutting across it underneath at several vein junctures. New plants form at junctures.

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