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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 12, 2012
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    Many begonias are known to be leggy so the foliage can be pinched off to encourage bushier, more compact growth. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/pinching-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 23, 2012
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    These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/begonias.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/growing-begonias-from-corms.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 23, 2012
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    It is normally better to water soil at the base of the plants and allow the water to run though the container, discarding any remaining water that may be left in the saucer. The reason for this is to prevent root rot from having plants continually sit in water. If you choose to water from below, you will need to be vigilent in checking that the water is taken up by the plant rather than left sitting in the saucer.

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    Nikki on
    May 28, 2012
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    Neem oil is effective against these pests as well. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    May 28, 2012
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    Webbing usually indicates spider mites. If you hold a piece of white paper under the webbed leaf and tap or shake the leaf, you should see tiny (the size of a period at the end of a sentence) reddish bugs fall off. You don't say if your begonia is inside or out. Inside, safest thing is to wash off the webbing and mites with a soap solution - 1 tsp mild dish liquid in spray bottle of water. Spray especially the undersides of the leaves, until the plant is dripping. Repeat treatment weekly for 1 month. Outside, use a hose to wash off as many bugs as possible,every day if you can; or you can use the soap solution as above.

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    Heather on
    June 19, 2012
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    It sounds like it has root rot. It may or may not be able to be saved. This article will help you with trying to save it:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 6, 2012
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    They may be stressed from the changing temps--hot, cool, then warm again (outside, inside, outside), and possibly the fertilizing. Place them in a shadier location outdoors in higher temps and make sure they receive plenty of water. Potted plants need daily watering and in temps over 85 F, they may need to be watered twice as much to keep them hydrated and cool. Once the plant acclimates, it should come out of it on its own.

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    Nikki on
    July 23, 2012
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    This really depends on the type you have, but the following articles should be of some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/annual-begonia-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/growing-begonias-from-corms.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/begonia-leaves.htm

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