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tracydanger

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Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 6:58 pm   Post subject: Flowering Begonia


I just bought a beautiful flowering Begonia (Polly), but I'm not exactly sure how to care for it. I have it in a small pot on my shaded porch. I know to not water it too much or it may rot or mildew.
I couldn't find much on-line on care tips.

I am also wondering if I should bring it in at night until it gets a bit warmer. It still drops to the mid 40's here in IL.

TIA




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Droopy


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Western Norway
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Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 7:45 pm   Post subject:


I found a site that might interest you here. I'm no good at begonias.


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trudy
South Georgia, left at nowhere
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Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 7:57 pm   Post subject:


I'm not familiar with "Poly" series, are the leaves green or more of a bronze color? If bronze then they can take sun, green shade only. They will normally let you know when they need a drink. The leaves, no matter the color will start to look a little washed out if that makes any sense. They do like a fair amount of water. If the soil feels dry then water good. Pinch them to make them bush out for a fuller plant. Fertilize with your choice of plant food once a week to once every 2 wks.

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