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Care Guides for Iron Cross Begonia


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Every 7d

Recommended Frequency

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1 /2 cup of water

Recommended Amount

Although begonias do store some water in their rhizomes (stems just above the soil), they prefer to be in evenly damp soil. Water until it runs through when the top two inches of soil are dry.


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Every 30d

Recommended Frequency

Fertilize your Iron Cross Begonia once a month during spring and summer with a 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer.


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Partial Shade

Recommended

Partial shade is achieved when your plant is able to receive between 3-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. These hours of sun exposure should occur during the early hours of the morning, this will relieve your plant from...


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Every 365d

Recommended Frequency

Repot your Iron Cross Begonia once a year, or once it outgrows its pot.


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60° - 85°


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Recommended Soil


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