rhizomatous begonia repotting

They allow proper aeration and moisture to penetrate through the sides and to the plant. Always place a clay shard over the hole in the bottom of the pot to help drainage. To successfully grow rhizomatous begonias, only repot one size up when the roots have filled their current vessel.

1. When should I repot my begonias?
2. What is the best potting mix for begonias?
3. How do you divide rhizomatous begonias?
4. Can begonias be transplanted?
5. Is Miracle Grow good for begonias?
6. Can begonias grow in pots?
7. Are coffee grounds good for begonias?
8. How do you rejuvenate begonias?
9. How do you care for potted begonias?
10. Can I take cuttings from begonias?
11. Can I split begonia corms?
12. Can you root begonia cuttings in water?

When should I repot my begonias?

When to Repot a Begonia

Wait to repot until the container is filled with roots. This will be clearly obvious if you gently remove the plant from its pot. If there is still loose soil, allow the begonia to grow more. When the plant's roots hold all of the soil, it's time for a transplant.

What is the best potting mix for begonias?

In pots, use a light free- draining potting mix containing coco coir, perlite or vermiculite (African violet mix works well). Begonias have fleshy stems and leaves that hold water for long periods of time, so they don't need constant watering.

How do you divide rhizomatous begonias?

Start the dividing process by letting the container dry out so you can slip it all out in one piece. Then, soak the contents to soften it all to make it easy to remove loose soil and get your fingers between the rhizomes to gently pull them apart. Each rhyzome will then go into its own container.

Can begonias be transplanted?

For begonias kept indoors during the winter (either tuberous or in begonias in pots), transplanting outdoors after frost is gone in the spring is one way to do it. New begonia plants can also be transplanted in the fall, which gives the plants enough time to develop roots.

Is Miracle Grow good for begonias?

Once a week apply half strength (1/2 T Miracle Grow or other soluble plant food per gallon) fertilizer solution in place of regular watering, being sure to give the basket enough so that liquid seeps from the bottom of the pot. Tuberous begonias are not heavy feeders, so don't overdo it.

Can begonias grow in pots?

Wax begonias tend to be compact and upright and are usually grown outside as annuals. Begonias can be easily and successfully grown in containers if you follow some general rules: use a pot fitted to the size of the plant, use the appropriate soil and provide the right amounts of sunlight, water, food and care.

Are coffee grounds good for begonias?

(soil free is best) Outdoors, growing begonias means adding lots of organic matter to the soil. Begonias benefit from an acidic soil, which the peat moss gives it. Adding some used coffee grounds to the soil will work wonders for begonias.

How do you rejuvenate begonias?

Cutting back large, overgrown begonias may be necessary to restore them to their usual shape. 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, if necessary, but pinching and pruning is not the end of the story.

How do you care for potted begonias?

Begonia Care Tips

1. 1) Plant begonia in pot that allows about 2 inches of space all the way around the roots. ...
2. 2) Begonias like to sit in locations that have daily full to partial morning sunlight.
3. 3) Put the plant on a regular watering schedule. ...
4. 4) Feed the plant a balanced houseplant fertilizer once a month.

Can I take cuttings from begonias?

Some types of begonias can be propagated using different techniques like leaf cuttings, division and root cuttings. All begonias, however, can be propagated by rooting stem cuttings, sometimes called tip cuttings. ... Many begonias root easily, and you can use the simpler technique of rooting them in water.

Can I split begonia corms?

Unlike potato tubers, you can't cut begonia tubers into pieces to produce more plants. Although some growers divide begonia tubers, they must make the divisions when the plant is actively growing, and the tuber pieces often become diseased and rotten.

Can you root begonia cuttings in water?

All begonias can be divided except for some tuberous begonias. The simplest medium to root cuttings in is water. Nearly all the types of cuttings will root in water, except for leaf section cuttings that require sterile conditions. The best containers for rooting in water are small baby food jars.