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title: "Look at this stunning gal I snatched from a vendor fair last night!…"
description: "Look at this stunning gal I snatched from a vendor fair last night! It says it’s an obsidian begonia. Any recs on care? I’m getting mixed directions here and…"
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community: "Begonia Buddies"
author: "Freedomskai"
published: "2025-06-28T17:19:41.831408Z"
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# Look at this stunning gal I snatched from a vendor fair last night!…

_Posted by Freedomskai on 2025-06-28_

Look at this stunning gal I snatched from a vendor fair last night! It says it’s an obsidian begonia. Any recs on care? I’m getting mixed directions here and online. I have her in a south facing window right now. Tyia!

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## 4 comments

### Krackelman commented on 2025-08-08

That is what it looks like to me. It’s cane begonia, like a Maculata. Again, bright, indirect light. They like the soil moist but not wet. If you overwater, it may drop leaves. I had that happen with my maculata. I water it every seven days. So it might be the same with this one as well.

#### Freedomskai replied on 2025-08-14

Thank you! I’m happy to report she’s been flowering for me and I’ve been watering her like every 4-5 days :)

### Krackelman commented on 2025-08-14

Excellent! You may also want to add some fertilizer to your water during the growing season. I use Jack’s Classic 20-20-20 which comes with a measuring scoop. 1/4 tsp to a gallon of water. I keep 2 gallon jugs in rotation. I let one sit with lid off to let chlorine dissipate so it ready when my current gallon is done. Just add the 1/4 tsp of Jack’s powder and mix with a stick and you’re good to go.

#### Freedomskai replied on 2025-08-14

Thank you!

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