Big Begonias
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Comments (18)I definitely would wait until its a little bit older, but definitely try it outside, they are definitely one of the hardiest palms but a big problem is too much moisture so I will probably put a plastic bowl over mine during the winter. Thanks Keith! I dont give my oleander any major protection. Last winter I just protected it about 4-5 nights when temperatures were below 20F, but the winter before I kept it protected much of the winter since it was plain cold outside. I protect it like my palms, some lights, a frost cloth, and a garbage bin. It worked well when it was younger, but last year I was only able to give it a frost cloth on cold nights since it was too big for the garbage bin. They are easy to protect since you can tie it up and make it very narrow, I think they are easier to protect than most palms. They look really messed up coming out of their protection, but all the leaves pop back up with a little sun. -Alex...See MoreBig Leaf Begonias
Comments (2)Take a look at the base of the plant. If you see some black rings around the base of the stem where it meets the soil, you have a rot. Drooping leaves CAN mean it needs more water but begonia are hard pressed to show it unless it is SEVERLY underwatered. It seems something more than lack of water if half are doing it, adn half are not! Keep the neighbor's cat away from there!!! There is a really good product called "critter ridder" by havaheart.. (it's organic) that works AMAZING!!!! sprinkle it on the ground and the cat should stay out of the bed! As far as the begonia, try to upload the pictures if you can so we can see them!!! It is kinda hard to diagnose some plant material if you can't see it!! good luck!!!...See MoreWhopper Begonias?
Comments (4)Thanks to this post I recognized them while at Bandara Rd. Rainbow Gardens in San Antonio. They only had two in half gal. pots priced at $5.95 and I got them both. The tag in the pot simply said 'Big Rose" and nothing else. They have the bronze leaf. The staff didn't seem to know anything about them, but said they'd be getting more in. I'm really happy to have them. There are two plants in the pot. Maybe I'll take some photos later. Will keep you posted on how they do in my part sun locations. I hope those looking for them will find them....See MoreBegonia seed pellets not dissolving?
Comments (10)I've had good and bad luck with pelleted seeds. If you buy a packet with only 3 pellets, I suspect someone has thinned them out to create two or more pkts for sale. However my first suspicion was not correct as I got about seven seedlings from this packet. but the second pkt with only 3 pellets failed to germinate. I found another pkt of pelleted seeds, probably semps, and probably several years old, stored away in my seed locker, and it looked like most germinated and quickly too (within a week). So go figure. This is a little off the subject, maybe I am too suspicious, but I've been wondering about these pelleted seeds and this is the first chance I've had to mention them. I much prefer natural begonia seeds, tiny as they are, a magnifying glass will show them clearly whether crushed or good....See More- 11 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
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