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title: "What’s wrong with my begonia? Not overwatering and next to a…"
description: "What’s wrong with my begonia? Not overwatering and next to a humidifier. Gets plenty of light"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cnHwOHnAyOlsfGALJ6NeTq"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Freedomskai"
published: "2026-03-20T19:26:17.933279Z"
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# What’s wrong with my begonia? Not overwatering and next to a…

_Posted by Freedomskai on 2026-03-20_

What’s wrong with my begonia? Not overwatering and next to a humidifier. Gets plenty of light

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## 4 comments

### hope commented on 2026-03-21

It looks pretty healthy to me, what seems to be the issue?

#### Freedomskai replied on 2026-03-21

Some of the tips are yellowing and browning :(

### Greenthumbhopeful commented on 2026-03-21

Based on how bright red the back of the leaves are, I’d say it’s getting too much direct sunlight

#### Freedomskai replied on 2026-03-21

Thank you so much, I’ll lessen the direct sunlight.

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