Dragon Wing Begonia & Caladium in pot
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Pinching Back Dragon Wing Begonia
Comments (7)Izhar, you may have something there because I understand that even the most shade loving plants need a few hours direct sunlight. I had a feeling the spot chosen may pose a problem. I needed a planting for a sheltered spot and I thought I might have some success with this begonia. I wouldn't be able to move her to find out if this idea is correct since my space is limited. I guess I had a feeling about it initially, and that's probably why I thought about pinching back as soon as I planted. Ken I am careful not to over water every 7 to 10 days and I like to use Dyna gro Grow 7 9 5 for all my plants and orchids; it makes things easier and more affordable not to have to use different fertilizers. I have added superthrive only to one watering. What I am going to stop doing is misting with a very dilute solution of fert water. I have 2 spray bottles (plain and fert) and I mist on occasion to perk up some of my plants. If it is a fert issue as you say, maybe she will show some progress if I just use the plain bottle. Additionally, I will reduce fertilizer to once a month. I hadn't thought about the cut backs; thanks for suggesting, I will definitely try to root a couple....See MoreDragon Wing Begonia
Comments (35)Hello Begonia people, I just planted Dragon Wing Begonias in porch urns. I bought them good sized, and they came with a tag saying fertilize twice monthly with 20-20-20. If I can't get 20-20-20, is a digit or two one way or the other on each item -- like 18-19-21 for example -- good enough? Or would it be better to use 5-5-5, keeping the propotions correct, if not the volume? I haven't had luck with Begonias in the ground in past years. I'm hoping that because I can move the urn to a sunnier spot if necessary, and control the soil mix more closely, I'll get better plants....See MorePruning dragon wing begonias
Comments (1)You didn't say whether you put it outside during the summer months but it does sound like it needs more sun light. If you prune it back I sure hope you use the cuttings for more starts....See MoreDragon wing begonia
Comments (1)A tender perennial - you will have to protect it in winter else you will probably lose it. Best just to buy a new one in spring - fairly cheap - a six pack is often less than $10 today. You can plant it in the ground where it will do excellent provided it is kept adequately watered and fed. It can take full sun - again if you keep it watered as needed. It does very well in full sun - blooms better. A few of mine over the years. In a coir lined basket on a hot summer deck. In a tall plastic pot In late evening same pot Started in this bed end of May 2007 with a Harry Lauder's Walking Stick Probably paid $5 for this six pack a few days earlier that year Mid August - about 10 weeks later Early October Do give Dragon Wings a try - you won't regret it (Mid-October) It does well in hanging baskets as well...See Moremaryjozone5
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