Sunday, April 26, 2009

If I over-watered a begonia, can I still use the root to propagate it?

This is an indoor begonia, and I'm not quite sure what kind--it WAS a big green leafy one, but I over-watered. I've cut off the floppy plant part with the big root-looking thing still in the soil. Can any part of it be saved to live again, and if so, what's the best approach?

If I over-watered a begonia, can I still use the root to propagate it?
It sounds like a rooted tuberous begonia. If that's the case take it out of the pot, and out of the soil and dry it out...a couple weeks. Then replant it in fresh soil and don't water it more than once a week. It should dry out between waterings. You will get a beautiful flower...good luck.


How do I start a begonia from a cutting?

My begonia has one stalk, and it is getting tall (overbalancing the pot) and the leaves are huge. I understand I can start one from a cutting, but the last time I tried, it did not work. Any suggestions?

How do I start a begonia from a cutting?
Begonias are propagated from leaf cuttings Remove the petiole (the leaf stem) from the leaf. Then make small cuts in the main veins on the underside of the leaf. Dush with a little rooting hormone and lay the leaf, cut side down, on your growing medium and keep moist but not real wet. Good medium could be sand or peat/perlite mix. New plants will form at each cut.


Good luck.
Reply:Begonias are propagated from leaf cuttings.

Crooked Teeth

How Do You Keep A Begonia From Getting Leggy?

It seems that they always begin to lose their leaves at the base and eventually just get tall and leggy, producing new leaves and flowers at the tips of the branches only.





How does one keep a begonia longer than 6 months?

How Do You Keep A Begonia From Getting Leggy?
Pinch out the tips of side shoots - it will force out others,


also they can be cut back quite hard in spring. Pot up the cut pieces and if you do lose the begonia you'll have another! Some varieties actually need to be restarted this way, geraniums tend to need the same.
Reply:pinch it back half way and fert , if this is going to be inside , it need more light to keep the extra leaves on and flower , since it is a tuber re potting will help with a good potting soil , if it is coming from outside in , just pinch back part way and give it light water less and wait for a next years time again Ron


What's eating my begonia leaveas?

I don't find any "trails" from slugs, so can you tell me what might be eating my begonia leaves? They are in a pot on my porch. The leaves have been almost consumed. There is no other color on the leaves just the normal green, so I don't think it's mildew.

What's eating my begonia leaveas?
The major pests of begonias are mealy bugs, spider mites, scales, snails and slugs. Any of these can strip a plant in short order (from a day to a few days).





I use Bug-B-Gone in my garden and it controls most pests. I resort to Malathion if Bug-B-Gone doesn't work.





These are a couple of good sites for identifying bugs, the damage they can do and how to control them.





http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VH036


http://www.whatsthatbug.com/
Reply:normal animals. don't u know that by now?
Reply:Contact your local agricultural extension agent. There is usually someone there who is well versed on pests in your particular area as well as how to prevent them.





My other thought would be that rabbits are eating them.





Good luck with your begonias!
Reply:Try something harmless.Dissolve a mild dishwashing liquid in water:one spoon in one liter.Spray it on your plants with a common spray bottle.You will see the results within a week.
Reply:caterpillars find tender begonia leaves positively irresistible. If you’re vigilant, you may be able to catch them before they do too much damage,
Reply:mites are a possibility.... check for little tiny black insects at the stems of the leafs..... they prefer roses but can be found in many other household plants..... ladybirds love to eat these so find some ladybird insects and introduce them..... always be organic with all your plants help save the enviroment


Why are my begonia's leaves drooping?

You helped me save my begonia in the past, due to my total ignorance. Now, it does not appear to have fungus, but the leaves are drooping at the edges. I don't put too much water in it, as that is what gave it the fungus. Is it getting too little? It is in an south-facing window bay in Southern California. Do leaves droop during cold? Any help would be appreciated.

Why are my begonia's leaves drooping?
Aerate the soil. Use a pencil, screw driver, scissors to poke holes in the dirt. Then water from the top or place it in a container of water. (Is the dirt separated from the pot? Is the plant very light weight when you pick it up? All indicators of being too dry.)





Take 6 - 8" cuttings, strip bottom leaves, put in a clear container of water to root. Takes about a week.


I have a begonia. I need help with care and feeding.?

Hi,





I have a begonia. It got fungus. My husband cut it back, and now it has a few leaves.





How often should I water it, and how much water should I give it?





How often should I fertilize it?





Thank you

I have a begonia. I need help with care and feeding.?
Water the Begonia when the soil is dry - the pot should fee relatively "light" when it is dry, as opposed the the heavy it feels when when wet. The soil should dry out, somewhat, between waterings. When you water it, wet the soil thoroughly, but do not let it set in water.





Begonias need very little (if any) fertilizer. The only fertilizer I can recommend, if you insist, is a time-released one. Only use a little.





P.S. You can poke your finger into the soil to gauge the soil's dryness/moisture. Also, if you pay close attention to it, you may notice Begonias get a little "blue" [leaves] when they are getting dry.
Reply:Thanks for taking the time to choose a "best answer" yourself....even if I was the only one who answered. So many people don't bother after some of us spend so much time trying to help. You are "attentive", so I feel confident your Begonia will do well. Thanks again and Peace. :) Report It


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Cutting my Begonia without killing it.?

My begonia is WAY to tall, and has no leaves until the very tip top. I was thinking of cutting off the tops of each limb and putting them in a glass of water to grow roots, but I'm scared that I'll accidentally kill the plant. Will that work or should I just put the clippings in soil? This plant is sentimental so I REALLY don't want to accidentally kill it. Thoughts?





Here is a picture of it where you can really see the height problem that I'm talking about: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b231/s...

Cutting my Begonia without killing it.?
No problem - these will respond very well as cuttings.





Cut off all the tops and leave about 4 nodes to each stem. Remove excessive leaves - they are not needed. Throw away the old plant - it has exhausted its food supply in the soil.





If you are squeamish, you can start them in a glass of water. However, if you fill a small pot with potting soil plus some perlite and keep it moist, your cuttings will root better. Push them all the way to the bottom of the pot.
Reply:Sure. You can cut it back to half the height it is, plunk the cuttings in water, you'll see roots in about a week. The "mother" plant will be fine. Nice angel wing begonia.
Reply:Isadora has it right. I also grow the spotted angel wing begonia. I can't bear to throw out the cuttings before I put it in the garage to winter over, so I put them in large vases where they root like crazy. She's also right about the repotting. I also thought it looked like the pot it's in right now is way too small. Good luck.
Reply:It looks like an angel wing begonia. You have leaves near the bottom of the plant. I would cut off the top stalk and root it in water. They root quite easily. I wouldn't cut off any more than that, however. Cutting it back should force new growth. If you haven't repotted it lately, I would do that also, in a pot at least one or two sizes bigger than the one it is currently in, with good fresh potting soil. Miracle gro or another one that has fertilizer in it is good. That is what I use for mine, and I have a collection of angel wings. They spend the summer on the deck in partial shade and get huge before fall, when I cut them back to bring them in. I repot them each spring in bigger pots. I have one that got nearly 6 ft tall last summer.


My poor begonia...?

My begonia has been very happy sitting on my porch blossoming and growing. It grew to about 2 feet high and 2 feet wide sitting in a pot. Now I've noticed that the leaves are not the brilliant green they once were but are now a pale green yellow color. I fed it some plant food a about 2 weeks ago.





Any ideas what happened? What can I do to help it get to the beautiful green it once was?

My poor begonia...?
They don't need a lot of feeding, bet you overdid it! Make sure it has good drainage. I sometimes sit my pots up on little pieces of wood, so that the water drains well, when I water. You might try watering, and make sure it drains through, maybe it will flush out some of the fertilizer.


President Carnot Begonia-Info?

Hey everyone, I am looking for any information on the President Carnot begonia. It is my pride and joy and I have had nothing but trouble with it after I moved about two months ago. It has been plagued with root mealy bug and has a strange, black coating on the underside of the leaves that is actually embedded in the leaves (not mold, I am sure). So I am looking for ANY info on the plant whatsoever to help me take care of it. I have already killed off the mealy bug with rubbing alcohol, so please no advice on that. Thanks for taking the time.

President Carnot Begonia-Info?
well, it's difficult to pin point the problem since I couldn't see it myself. But this site has a lot of info on your plant. Check it out and hope it helps.





http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantnam...


How to care my begonia's in tropical area?

i live in indonesia and bought 2 begonia's from a nursery, i dont know how to care begonia's in my tropical condition, it's summer now and the temperature mostly up to 30 C, so please answer!!

How to care my begonia's in tropical area?
Bugonias here in the Pacific North West section of U.S. do well between 33 and 100 degrees F.
Reply:They are pretty hardy and I just water mine daily if no rain. Fertilize once a month. But I live in a sub Tropical area too.





I noticed that they do alot better in coconut lined baskets too.

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House Plant - Angel WIng Begonia Losing Leaves (Lower leaves turning yellow and falling off.)?

I have a Angel Wing Begonia, that I have recently moved from a window to allow a A/C unit to be put in the window. I have placed the Angel Wing Begonia across the room from the window. There is a picture window and a side window in the room, so I felt like the plant would still get sunlight. (Just not direct.)











I am noticing that some of the middle to lower leaves are starting to look limp and turning a lighter green to yellowish....I don't feel as if I have over watered it. Could I have not watered it enough lately or to much???











What can I do to fix this problem to not have more damage done?











I was under pressure to take good care of this plant for my mother while they were play snow birds in Florida this past winter...and it did great....(Was in the window the entire time.) (I have not seen ANY blooms in it since I have had it since December. But....I did trim it back and started some sprout lings in a cup of water to start another plant...and

House Plant - Angel WIng Begonia Losing Leaves (Lower leaves turning yellow and falling off.)?
Moving any plant can cause shock. By not having the same lighting and temperature it was use to and too much water it will go limp.
Reply:you might want to move the Begonia back to the same side of the house where it was before maybe into another room . It seemed to have liked that perticular window much!
Reply:o your poor baby. bring it to the ER immediatly for urgent care


My begonia had all green leaves, but now they're turning reddish and pale green..whats up?

Hi! I'm a fairly new plant owner, had fairly good luck, but yes, now they are funny colored. Also, my other begonia seems to be permanently stunted, hasn't grown new leaves in a while, but still has its few healthy leaves. I'm a bit unsure whats up. Help, please? Thanks a bunch!

My begonia had all green leaves, but now they're turning reddish and pale green..whats up?
Begonias dont need much water, so you may be overwatering it. They are also a very very tender plant. They need a fair amount of sun to be healthy. Also, check your soil- if there is any mold on the top of the soil (oftentimes caused by overwatering and warm air) you need to remove that and replace it. Also try a gentle fertilizer. I worked in a greenhouse for a while and this is what I remember about the begonias. Good luck.
Reply:Sounds to me like they are getting too much direct sunlight and possibly too much water. Begonias do best for me in dappled shade. I have also had good success with them in east facing window boxes where they only get morning sun. I am speaking of the tuberous perennial types but I believe the same rules might apply to the annual 'Wax Begonias'. Good luck.


Overwintering begonia leaves developing white blotches (mold?)?

I have a 2 year old begonia I'm over wintering for the third time.


Now it seems to have developed what looks like mold on its leaves.


but I'm not sure if thats what it is, because it wont come off when I try to clean them.


any ideas?


Thanks

Overwintering begonia leaves developing white blotches (mold?)?
I do not know how to recover or make your plant mold free.





I do know that mold can and will grow on leaves sometimes even toxic mold can grow on leaves but mainly leaves that have fallen off a tree during the spring and fall.





You should consult your local garden store for help if you don't get the right answer here!





Good luck


Will begonia's return next year if planted in ground?

if planting a begonia in ground will they return next year or do i need to keep them in the house?

Will begonia's return next year if planted in ground?
depending on where you live, begonias can over-winter, if they are protected. i had some by my front door (southwest exposure) and they never died back (of course i am in the deep south). they may get leggy, but you can pinch them back, and off they will go again.
Reply:Depends where you live. They can't withstand freezing temperatures. If you live in an area where it freezes, you should really dig them up and pot them and put them in the house in a sunny window. They do great inside, and it's wonderful to see bright blooms in the depths of winter!

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Wax Begonia's?

Has anyone ever grown wax begonia's from seed? They are SUPER tiny, like dust, and I was just wondering if anyone has ever successfully done it, and how long does it take before I see anything?

Wax Begonia's?
It will take a month maybe two...check out the good site :





http://www.taoherbfarm.com/herbs/resourc...








Droopy begonia?

I have a very sad begonia - it is droopy and the soil seems to stay wet no matter what. The foliage stays curled up and unhappy. This plant is in a hanging basket on my front porch. Do I need to flush the soil out and replace it? Please help me help this poor plant before it's too late.

Droopy begonia?
A Yahoo search for "begonia care" (include the quotation marks in the search box) yields 762 results. If you do the same search, and are willing to spend a little time exploring, I'm sure that you will quickly find the information you seek.





Good luck with your search.
Reply:762 results, and you can "quickly find the information you seek"????Give me a break! I think the point of asking on this forum is to hear from people who have some personal experience on the topic! Report It

Reply:They don't like to be real moist sounds like it is to wet. This time of year most annuals are not looking so good anyways. As soon as we have a frost the begonia will be dead if you don't store the bulb for the winter then replant it in the spring..
Reply:Jessi P,


I think that you are talking about a tuberous begonia. You would have a wrinkled brown root shaped like an inverted mushroom. It's a sturdier root to work with than the fiberous begonias. The fiberous ones are the ones you would typically see twenty at a time in peoples flower beds.





Be careful to not break them too much and rinse away the soil. Replace with potting soil (potting soils are typically pH neutralized). When you water the plant, you want it to soak, but all the excess water has to drain out.





If you have a Western Garden Book (Sunset), They go into great details on begonias. Really, they can be fed with and fertilizer. It would be a good time to do that. Also, begonias are cold sensitive and do not like the really hot sun in some places. So watch that!
Reply:COULD BE NOT DRAINING ENOUGH. SO CHANGE THE SOIL. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU.
Reply:first check if the basket drainage holes arnt blocked, mite be best ti re pot the plant in good quality well draining potting mix give it seasol for root stimulation water whwn dry to touch begonias like to not fully dry out between waterings but not to stay wet they are like an indoor plant and feed in the growing season
Reply:The likely cause is your wet soil. Aside from aquatic and bog plants, all plant roots will rot if the soil stays wet. Are there drainage holes in the hanging basket? If not, either drill a couple of holes or repot the plant in a container that allows the water to drain off. In any case, I would suggest repotting the begonia with fresh, non-waterlogged soil. When you water it, water until water drips out of the drainage hole. Then don't water it again until the top inch of soil in the pot has dried out. Many more plants die from too much water than from too little.


When you take the plant out of the pot, don't give up if you notice that some of the roots are rotted away. Begonias are among the easiest plants to root from cuttings, so there is still hope. Just discard the rotted parts and put the good parts back into the new soil, firm the soil around it, water well, and then don't overwater. Good luck!
Reply:Better than droopy bologna...

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Begonia Seeds?

Can anyone tell me exactly where to find the seed pod on a Begonia and when they will appear? Any pictures would be appreciated. Thanks.

Begonia Seeds?
Begonia seeds are really small. If they were pollinated a small pod will develop where the bloom fell off. The seeds will be there.


Begonia plant care?

I just bought a begonia rose plant for indoor decoration.


Anybody has any idea about how to take care of these plants? Any special requirments, do's and dont's etc?





thanks

Begonia plant care?
Keep your begonia in a filtered light in your home. You don't want to give it direct sun it will burn it up. They like to be wet but not sitting in water. Plant food every couple of months. It should do very well.


Propagation of Rex Begonia?

I have a beautiful Rex Begonia and want to propagate it for more plants. What is the best way and what medium is best to use? The plant is mature, healthy and ready now to propagate. For some reason it has not waited until the Spring.


It is in my Sunroom and has ideal conditions as I have hundreads of plants. I am just not certain of the BEST way for the hairy begonia.

Propagation of Rex Begonia?
They are easy to propagate.





This site gives great instructions:





http://www.bradsbegoniaworld.com/prop.ht...


Begonia leaves are curling?

I just got a yellow begonia with small flowers as a gift. After a couple of weeks kept indoors, the leaves began to curl. I have been keeping it near a sunny window. Any ideas? Thanks. :-)

Begonia leaves are curling?
Curling leaves are often a symptom of underwatering and/or too much mineral salts in the soil. The excess minerals can build up if your local tap water is on the hard side. If so, switch to filtered, distilled or rainwater. Too much fertilizer is another source of mineral buildup.
Reply:If it isn't in a container that drains, repot it in a pot that will drain. Plastic is fine. Sun and water should do it, but, if there are no little white balls in the potting soil add some vermiculite to absorb water, it will retain water and should help.
Reply:transplant it out side
Reply:Check it for spider mites.

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Do you know anything about Begonia's?

Every year, I buy an apricot Begonia and plant it in a huge clay pot outside my front door. I think they are just beautiful and they remind me of my mother.


I have noticed they thrive in the shade, but the big orange blooms fall off in the sunshine.


Can I plant the hanging plant in the ground in the shade? How about keeping it alive until next spring. Is it possible to preserve it somehow?


Begonia's are not the most popular plant this year. I had to go thru about 4 greenhouses before I found one. I am not sure what happened. Usually the greenhouses in my area are blooming Begonia's.


Can you fill me in on whatever you know about Begonia's?

Do you know anything about Begonia's?
The thing you have to remember about begonias is no matter what type it is, i.e. waxleaf, non-stop, dragon wing, etc., they all want more shade than sun. However, the dark leafed varieties can handle more sun than shade. There is no reason why you cannot move your huge clay pot into the shade or plant the begonia in the ground in the shade. Depending on where you live, over-wintering a begonia may or may not be possible. I live in Georgia and work in a greenhouse. I can honestly say I don't think it's possible because it is such a tender plant. It won't hurt anything to try, though. Just bring it inside when it gets cold, keep it in an area that gets a lot of bright light, but indirect light and keep it watered and fed with a slow release fertilizer like Dynamite or Colorburst. I also use Super Bloom on almost all my plants and they love it. I don't know if any of these products are available in your area, but if not there must be something comparable. Again, depending on where you live, the growers in your area may have had problems with new pest or disease problems with begonias this year and that's why you're not seeing many. Good luck to you!


Begonia Species?

I have this begonia, and I'm not sure what the species (and subspecies, if there is on) would be. I can't seem to find a good website with pictures of the begonia species because there are simply too many. Does anyone know what the species is? Or a good website where I could find it? Scientific name would be helpful. Thanks





Here's a picture:


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b231/s...

Begonia Species?
That is a cane type angel wing begonia. They can get quite large.





Growing conditions similar to african violets with maybe a little more sunlight.





See source - has some excellent pictures
Reply:Never heard of it. Looks weird with the spots.


Begonia Species?

I have this begonia, and I'm not sure what the species (and subspecies, if there is on) would be. I can't seem to find a good website with pictures of the begonia species because there are simply too many. Does anyone know what the species is? Or a good website where I could find it? Scientific name would be helpful. Thanks





Here's a picture:


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b231/s...

Begonia Species?
I am not sure but it might me this species:


Begonia macrocarpa
Reply:Begonia rex cultorum