Remedy for aphid-infested strawberry begonia?

I recieved this plant as a gift three weeks ago, and it is infested! I have isolated it from my other plants completely, and considered tossing it, but I'd really like to save it because it has sentimental value.

Remedy for aphid-infested strawberry begonia?
Aphids go away when washed under a strong stream of water, Take it to your kitchen sink, put something over the pot to keep the soil from being washed out, like foil, and turn the faucet on it. You may have to repeat this treatment a few times, but it always works. Aphids are either washed away or killed.





By the way, strawberry begonias are winter hardy and make a good ground cover, I grow mine outside in my zone 6b garden, don't know their most northern zone. You could try starting a bit of it outdoors in a partially shaded location.





ADDED: Not a begonia or geranium, common name strawberry begonia, strawbettry geranium, botanical name Saxifraga Stononifera.The Strawberry Begonia, Saxifraga sarmentosa, is an old-time house plant that is becoming a popular perennial ground cover. It receives its name from its compact rosette of begonia-like leaves that sends out runners resembling a strawberry. It has a long flowering season, from spring to fall, with lacy clusters of pink or white flowers. The Strawberry Begonia spreads quickly when given sufficient moisture, and when fully established, it forms a dense, low mass. Plant in cool, moist, shaded conditions well after the last frost. It is at home under trees, along paths, between rocks, and can be used for terrace plantings where its runners can trail freely. This plant also can get by with a minimum amount of soil, so it can easily be tucked into small spaces at the base of walls or crevices. This plant grows well ooutdoors but does need protection when 0 degrees F temperatures occur. It is a low-maintenance plant, requiring only the removal of dead flowers. It dies back to the roots in winter, making room for new growth in the spring. Strawberry Begonias can be propagated from seed, division, or by rooting the trailing rosettes.
Reply:You can treat it with an oil, then wash it down with a spray bottle of clear water.





Take about 2 Tablespoons of ordinary mineral oil that you can buy at a drug store. Add that to warm water in a quart size spray bottle, To that add about a 1/4 teaspoon of dish washing detergent. Shake well.





Spray the plant and let it sit for about 4 hours, make sure you get the underside of the plant well and treat the soil and pot as well.





After 4 hours spray the plant clean with warm water from a spray bottle. Your aphids will be gone.
Reply:Disyston or Spectracide 3 in 1





FYI Ladybird bugs do NOT eat aphids, their larvae eat aphids.





Your begonia will root in water if you want to ensure its survival.
Reply:Aphids die when exposed to soapy water so wash the plant with soap and water, being sure to get the stems and the undersides of the leaves. Than spray it off with clean water. You will likely have to repeat this 1 or 2 more times to get them all. Also do not fertilize with a high nitrogen fertilizer. This also attract aphids
Reply:If you weather is okay, put it outside and introduce some ladybugs. They eat aphids.





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