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title: "hiii first post! bought this crusty begonia about a week and a half…"
description: "hiii first post! bought this crusty begonia about a week and a half ago at target and it’s doing so much better now 💕 first time begonia owner so i’m open to…"
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author: "Brie"
published: "2026-09-01T14:43:26.230095Z"
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# hiii first post! bought this crusty begonia about a week and a half…

_Posted by Brie on 2026-09-01_

hiii first post! bought this crusty begonia about a week and a half ago at target and it’s doing so much better now 💕 first time begonia owner so i’m open to suggestions, i want her to thrive :)

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/NrgxddFrxd6NgWAjjDdgEYWzuoGltrdCneRILN1WaAc/R3orr9YUTBmko4m7r7GRoA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/NrgxddFrxd6NgWAjjDdgEYWzuoGltrdCneRILN1WaAc/BnDb6ym7QWyeM_LIkdLl3Q.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Rae 🌱 commented on 2026-09-01

oh my gosh! Already looks like it’s thriving!✨

### Hopper House commented on 2026-09-01

I keep mine near a humidifier

### Avery commented on 2026-09-02

Consider repotting into a more quality and suitable soil since they just plant them in the cheap stuff at wholesale stores!

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