--- title: "hi everyone, i have a polka dot begonia and it’s starting to get a…" description: "hi everyone, i have a polka dot begonia and it’s starting to get a little crispy on the leaves. i’m not sure what’s causing it or how to fix it, it’s under a…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Amqy_cYOTMO6F_7w8NMTuA?language=ko" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "nubbien" published: "2024-11-03T20:17:49.269855Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_lGEFYwqqwTg8tllWKjytOdSwMJb5Z_C3EULux7XhrM/QtOYxGSRR9O6sgrsT5HduA.webp?size=large" --- [커뮤니티](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=ko) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?language=ko) # hi everyone, i have a polka dot begonia and it’s starting to get a… _nubbien님이 2024-11-03에 게시함_ hi everyone, i have a polka dot begonia and it’s starting to get a little crispy on the leaves. i’m not sure what’s causing it or how to fix it, it’s under a grow light on a 6hr cycle, it gets watered based on the planta recommendations and it’s been fertilized once last month. please help! i wanna keep this one alive ![3개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_lGEFYwqqwTg8tllWKjytOdSwMJb5Z_C3EULux7XhrM/QtOYxGSRR9O6sgrsT5HduA.webp?size=large) ![3개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_lGEFYwqqwTg8tllWKjytOdSwMJb5Z_C3EULux7XhrM/oY6fznuTQ-m1NY2O13q8PA.webp?size=large) ![3개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_lGEFYwqqwTg8tllWKjytOdSwMJb5Z_C3EULux7XhrM/VfIrua58Te2A6RZm0tCeoA.webp?size=large) ## 23개의 댓글 ### Geno님이 2024-11-03에 댓글을 남겼어요. Do you have it too close to a heater/AC or drafty window? It could be that. #### nubbien님이 2024-11-03에 답변했습니다. it is not near either 😕 ### ArchNouveau님이 2024-11-03에 댓글을 남겼어요. Maybe it needs a longer light cycle? ### Lynda님이 2024-11-03에 댓글을 남겼어요. Humidity??? #### nubbien님이 2024-11-03에 답변했습니다. how do i check that! #### Lynda님이 2024-11-04에 답변했습니다. Check these out, they’re from Amazon and very cheap. I use them with all my plants, so I can easily see what the humidity level is. I also use humidifiers in my rooms to increase humidity. And some plants, that like really high humidity, I set on humidity trays. So there’s several things that you can use to help increase, and, or, monitor your humidity. Good luck! 🤗💚🪴 ![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ogsS0GJIvWBzx7CvItnCsicGb0YTD2umkWf-CRAbvzU/Xb7jLr5lQUm-Wbyxy2wy7A.webp?size=large) #### Lynda님이 2024-11-04에 답변했습니다. Here’s my favorite humidifier. It holds a fairly high volume of water, so I don’t have to refill it as often as some of the others. ![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ogsS0GJIvWBzx7CvItnCsicGb0YTD2umkWf-CRAbvzU/zp1opC_5RGGeVb8tCfiSzg.webp?size=large) #### Lynda님이 2024-11-04에 답변했습니다. This is my favorite tiny humidity monitor, and what it looks like when you use it. I set them in every plant area, so it’s easy to track humidity levels. ![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ogsS0GJIvWBzx7CvItnCsicGb0YTD2umkWf-CRAbvzU/1LheNmJESyWmCX99mLMXjA.webp?size=large) #### nubbien님이 2024-11-12에 답변했습니다. i’m buying one right now! thank you all for the recommendations ### ArchNouveau님이 2024-11-03에 댓글을 남겼어요. Also, I looked at your plant’s profile and it doesn’t look like you’ve added that you’re using a grow light. This may affect how often planta tells you to water, but I’m not sure. There’s other info missing, like what type of pot and if it has drainage that may also be affecting the schedule. Hope this helps! Also, planta’s schedule is not meant to be gospel, I snooze and water plants early all the time. #### nubbien님이 2024-11-03에 답변했습니다. ohh i see i’ll have to fill out the rest of the stuff ### Phil님이 2024-11-04에 댓글을 남겼어요. Begonias require high humidity. That’s one reason why people have trouble with them. I run a humidifier 24 hours a day for the one corner of my plant area where I keep all the tropicals. Without a humidifier, you will have a constant problem. I try to keep the humidity about 50 to 60 percent. It also helps to keep your tropicals close together. Sorta makes a little higher humidity area. I have several begonias, including a polka dot which I acquired two months ago. They can also be picky about watering time. I let them get to almost dry before I water. That usually syncs with Planta’s recommendation. Good luck. It can be a beautiful plant. #### nubbien님이 2024-11-12에 답변했습니다. sounds like i need to get a humidifier! thank you so much ### Phil님이 2024-11-06에 댓글을 남겼어요. I just was reviewing this thread and wanted mention that spotted begonias like lots of light, bright light. Mine is close to a vertical Barrina grow light about 14 hours a day. I’ve had it about two months I think. ![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/bW8ExSbvTeKpU7ifid-nBA.webp?size=large) #### nubbien님이 2024-11-12에 답변했습니다. this is beautiful! do you think a 6hr grow light cycle is enough? or should i run it for longer #### Lynda님이 2024-11-12에 답변했습니다. I have grow lights on for about 12 hours a day, now… shorter, if we’re going to watch TV, 😉! It really depends upon how much growth I want out of a particular plant, longer light, more growth… It’s up to you and your plant! 🤗💚🪴 #### Lynda님이 2024-11-12에 답변했습니다. Phil… I love your grow light! I’m currently using individual grow lights, and one box light, but I have two plant stands with assorted plants, that need more light; I live in Portland, Oregon…😰 I checked out Amazon for the Barrina grow light you talked about; I found several, but I’m not quite sure which one you would recommend. One of these lights is an “Amazon’s choice”, but it is not a Barrina. Would you recommend one of these for my plant stand with nine plants? 🤗💚🪴 ![2개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ogsS0GJIvWBzx7CvItnCsicGb0YTD2umkWf-CRAbvzU/7BzsmgogTmWMU-pRYjwHYQ.webp?size=large) ![2개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ogsS0GJIvWBzx7CvItnCsicGb0YTD2umkWf-CRAbvzU/RdesDVupQr2orNVkqAgLoQ.webp?size=large) ### Phil님이 2024-11-13에 댓글을 남겼어요. I have a few off brands but the brands I use the most are Sansi and Barrina. Most of the other brands are not nearly as bright. Sansi lights are more narrow and focused, while Barrina lights cover a wider swath. I have many Sansi lights. I’m able to focus them on just a few plants while not bothering the plants nearby. The pic is from a couple months ago. My set up is always changing. ![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/GpzP45FLSnelkXpUtm-LQQ.webp?size=large) #### Lynda님이 2024-11-13에 답변했습니다. Wow! You obviously have some very happy plants! I need to find some additional grow lights for my plant stand which holds about eight or nine plants. Can you recommend a particular vertical grow light that might work with this set up? TIA… 🤗💚🪴 #### Lynda님이 2024-11-25에 답변했습니다. Please check out the request I made two weeks ago. If you have time, I’d like your opinion. TIA… 🤗💚🪴 ### Phil님이 2024-11-25에 댓글을 남겼어요. Amazon search for “Barrina t10 vertical”. I have two of the shorter floor models. And very good price of $40. Both of their floor models are 42 watts. I don’t understand the advantage of the taller one. Maybe for taller plants, but a lot more money. First pic shows one side of my stands with only Sansi lights. The second shows the vertical Barrina lights. ![2개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/N7Iak46kQl-CyD7HUPu4Sg.webp?size=large) ![2개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/-6-eGVJhThGBcXex8A_tzg.webp?size=large) ### Phil님이 2024-11-25에 댓글을 남겼어요. This light I like a lot. Fantastic price is hit or miss. I’ve closely watched this for sales and have paid $17 each for three of them and was lucky to get a fourth for less than $14. They look good and are super cheap. May not be as bright as Sansi and Barrina but great little lights so far. They are bright enough to color up my succulents in the living room but they are on about 16 hours a day. ![2개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/IGgkjtfVTmqJ0w7PCpkXkA.webp?size=large) ![2개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/0xcyXU10RdKfWa6KX6Fgmg.webp?size=large) ### Phil님이 2024-11-25에 댓글을 남겼어요. Have fun with your endeavor. --- _Planta 커뮤니티 (https://getplanta.com). 누구나 읽을 수 있습니다. 게시물을 올리고, 댓글을 달고, 좋아요를 누르려면 Planta 앱을 다운로드하세요: https://getplanta.com/download_