Brazilian Begonia
About Brazilian Begonia
There are over 2,000 species of Begonia, and horticulturalists have created even more varities by cultivating all sorts of shapes and colors! They're native to tropical regions around the world, but are now found in homes in cold climates as well. Their taxonomy is far more complex than other plants, with species belonging to different cultivar groups. They contain oxalic acid, so be sure to keep them out of reach in homes with pets or children! ⚠️
Taxonomy
Begonia hirtella
Begonia
Begoniaceae
Cucurbitales
Also known as
Begonia albidosetulosa, Begonia brasila, Begonia brasiliana, Begonia ciliata nana, Begonia dasypoda, Begonia diversifolia nana, Begonia hirtella hirtella, Begonia humilis, Begonia villosa and Begonia villosa nana
How to care for Brazilian Begonia
How often to water your Brazilian Begonia
Brazilian Begonia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Brazilian Begonia in your home
Brazilian Begonia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brazilian Begonia in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Brazilian Begonia
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brazilian Begonia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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How do I deadhead this plant? #Begonia
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My flower is turning brown at the edge. What's wrong?
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I have a Begonia Burkillii (dark form). Not sure if it’s doing okay My plant is in a terrarium because I was told it needed lots of humidity. I’m using a terrarium soil blend with coco coir, charcoal, and pumice and I keep the soil pretty moist. It’s also kept about a foot away from a south facing window so it gets a lot of bright light but not direct sunlight. The leaves aren’t limp but they have these brownish reddish spots on them and the tips are curling down. I don’t see any new growth and I’m worried. Is it better to take it out of the terrarium and keep it in a pot? Not sure what to do to bring it back to good health!
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Hi friends! I just wanted to share this: my Rex begonia on March 13, the day I potted her, and again on April 23. She is growing like crazy! I credit the #WetheWild Grow concentrate and the cheap yet awesome plant lights I got recently! She’s so healthy and vibrant! By the way, I have no idea what cultivar this is, so if anyone knows, please tell me! The label only said “Rex Begonia.” 🪴💚🤗 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #Begonia #BegoBunch #RexBegonia #PlantID #PLANTMAFIA #PlantTherapy #PlantsSavedMyMentalHealth #babevila
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This plant just won’t thrive My #Begonia ferox is giving me nothing but grief. It’s a mail order plant. I kept it in my bathroom (~65% humidity, grow light) for several weeks. It lost two leaves, and one of its large leaves slowly but steadily started crisping black. On Tuesday, I planted it in a terrarium. It’s always been my hope to make it the centerpiece for a small gecko home. In the two days since, however, leaves have started to droop. I think it will lose the smallest leaf. It’s planted in a mix of potting soil, coco coir, and bioactive terrarium mix made for tropical plants and reptiles. It has a drainage layer and a good grow light. Does it just need time to acclimate? Unfortunately, I had to unroot it a couple of times to find its best spot in the terrarium.
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Yellow leaves and new growth? #Begonia My angel wing begonia has yellow leaves on the bottom of its stalks (some have brown/dead tips) but is consistently putting out new growth. Is this an underwater issue, or something else? #AngelWingBegonia
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How gorgeous is Muhammed Ali?! 😍 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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#NewPlants #PlantAddict #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Aglaonema #Begonia Expanding the family lol Meet Veronica and Athena. Lady Valentine Aglaonema and an Angel Wing Begonia “Miss Mummy”… Athena was inspiration from @JesssJungle Polka Dot Begonia… can’t wait to find one Jess!
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What are these bugs? Help! In the soil of my polka dot begonia, I have found a lot of dead (and a few living!) bugs. They look like tiny white worms with lots of little legs. Does anybody know what they are? Solutions? Should I quarantine my plant away from the others? Any help is much appreciated!❤️
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Miles Morales… the friendly neighborhood Spiderweb Begonia #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Begonia #BegoniaBunch
Care Summary for Brazilian Begonia
Brazilian Begonia
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.