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title: "Hi! I’m new to keeping begonias, I bought my first one and I think…"
description: "Hi! I’m new to keeping begonias, I bought my first one and I think I’m killing it 😭 can someone help me out so I can save her ?! Her leaves keeping dropping !…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/E0XplorCSjGLEBS-wt3jlg/7k8x9NEmx3TBqqF7wyYlY2"
community: "Begonia Buddies"
author: "Shannon 🌿🌱"
published: "2025-05-30T11:21:29.944207Z"
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# Hi! I’m new to keeping begonias, I bought my first one and I think…

_Posted by Shannon 🌿🌱 on 2025-05-30_

Hi! I’m new to keeping begonias, I bought my first one and I think I’m killing it 😭 can someone help me out so I can save her ?! Her leaves keeping dropping ! I don’t know what I’m doing wrong

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## 7 comments

### AVD commented on 2025-05-30

I was never successful with that type of begonia until recently. They love humidity and do well in terriums using ro or distilled water to mist them. Here's a picture of a grow table I have in my classroom where I have a similar one growing.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/lAc9YLkUwO0xUg4mMSXu8Pp5UBEjVQH0au1gmj8tZZc/8W48iPJRQNiSXrx4d4HeCw.webp?size=large)

#### Shannon 🌿🌱 replied on 2025-05-30

Hmmm I wonder if a grow light would help ? I’m not sure how to offer it more humidity

#### Alli Sullivan replied on 2025-06-01

Pebble tray!!

### Phil commented on 2025-05-30

Usually drooping leaves are a sign of needing water. That’s what mine do when I let them go to long.

#### Shannon 🌿🌱 replied on 2025-05-30

Even after watering its still drooping ☹️

#### Phil replied on 2025-05-30

If that’s the case, and it’s longer than a couple days, check the root system to make sure it’s ok.

### AVD commented on 2025-05-30

Overwatering can cause drooping also. Try a pebble tray or misting with a spray bottle. Grouping plants together can help with humidity also.

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