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7 months ago

Hi Begonia friends!! Was hoping all y’all could offer some advice for a newbie. My mum was just gifted a cutting of what we think is a polka dot, but the leaves are a lovely red so not 100% sure on Planta’s identification. Anywho my mum’s more of an outdoor gardener feather than a houseplant keeper (and an Amazing gardener at that!) she was wondering if y’all had some tips for her to keep this beauty happy and healthy. She was also wondering if taking her new begonia outdoors in the summer would be ok for it. I’m more of a zz/pothos kinda houseplant keeper so I’m not sure what to advise. She’s in zone 3a or b in northern Ontario. So summers can get +25° to +30° in the summer with decent humidity depending on the year. She’s got a wide range of sun locations (shade/partly sunny/full sun) and she’s not thinking of planting in the actual garden, just to take the pot outside. She’s going to repot it today in soil, so was also wondering if yall had any tips on how to avoid transplant shock. Thanks so much!!!