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title: "hey all! just got this begonia maculata and it is not doing great....…"
description: "hey all! just got this begonia maculata and it is not doing great.... i've been keeping soil moist and bright light (in a window without direct sun), but the…"
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author: "alizzwlker"
published: "2024-10-11T18:57:10.488415Z"
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# hey all! just got this begonia maculata and it is not doing great....…

_Posted by alizzwlker on 2024-10-11_

hey all! just got this begonia maculata and it is not doing great.... i've been keeping soil moist and bright light (in a window without direct sun), but the leaves are slowly turning crispy, not brown. At first they wilted a lottttt and then turned crispy. I spray water on my plants sometimes so maybe?? need help!

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## 4 comments

### ElizabethF commented on 2024-10-12

I have found that begonias do really well in semi hydro. I have mine set up in pon and it was pretty easy to transition. I never tried soil since I had planned on semi hydro when I got it.

### ElizabethF commented on 2024-10-12

I also almost never spray my plants. Too many chances for fungus. I know some people have an okay time with it but you need to have good airflow I believe.

#### Plant\_Joy replied on 2024-10-14

Humidifiers are my friend.

### Phil commented on 2024-10-14

Do not mist begonias! They do not like it. Possibly keeping soil too moist. I let mine dry out a bit before watering. They thrive on humidity. Bathrooms, kitchens, or use a humidifier. Aim for 50-60 percent. And mine is under a bright grow light 12 hours a day.

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