Teejaay
Send tips. I've killed 3 Rex Begonias. The tips start to crisp and fall one by one. I saw this and couldn't go without her. Can you help me keep her alive?
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PhilI would be happy to share how I care for my Rex begonias. I have a room size humidifier running during the daytime next to their plant stand. They are under Barrina grow lights 16 hours a day. They dry out considerably between waterings. I do not keep the soil consistently moist. The soil is amended with orchid bark and whatever grit I have on hand, to make it more airy. I also use shallow planters because their roots are usually shallow. Never mist. I have one begonia in semi hydro and it is doing well. One in a large shallow plastic planter, and several in shallow terracotta planters (which is my preference).
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- mgtipz
your begonias are beautiful! i recently got a begonia ‘geometry’ and i’m trying to figure out the best humidity conditions for it. do you happen to know what humidity percentage you maintain with your humidifier? My office stays around 40–45%, and im considering a small enclosure. thanks !
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I aim for 50%
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