BEGONIA CARE - Ep 038

So admittedly I was a little late to the Begonia game. You can say it wasn’t love at first sight, but that’s besides the point, because Begonias are beloved by many, and as I’ve been shown by Steve Rosenbaum of Steve’s Leaves and his Begonia Brigade, begonias can be quite enchanting creatures!
So this week’s episode of Plant One On Me is totally devoted to Begonia care. Thank you to all of those who go bonkers over begonias, because it’s your questions that have inspired this episode, which also happens to be one of those fun Field Trip editions.
As far as links, you can check out Steve’s Leaves at his website here: bit.ly/2A85P5W
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[@love_exegence]

Summer is always interviewing all these beautiful men :)

[@johnjhill3]

You're talking about their minds and hearts, right?

[@love_exegence]

Nah, their physical appearance. I'm into older.

[@summerrayneoakes]

haha. LOVE IT!

[@Ellofez]

I love Steve ! Best begonias ever!

[@centref0lds1]

Thank you so much for this! Beautiful Begonias

[@9622paige]

I just absolutely love my wax rose begonia! She is so very low maintenance and is absolutely thriving with hardly any care at all.

[@erdnadre7566]

I thought Steven Spielberg was growing begonias :D

[@pamelacruz8847]

🤣🤣

[@viiiderekae]

It be interesting if it were true. Maybe there will be a new movie called "BEGONIA"

[@carladee2736]

That was the first thing I said!

[@cameronuys5913]

im dead🤣

[@jeromelevine7358]

Rosenberg, Spielberg, uh you get the picture...

[@graceinway6375]

Wow!!! I love this plant so much

[@tomdehaven3445]

Great videos, really like watching them.

[@graceandglamor]

I live right next to Lewisville TX. I hope he’s still open-would love to visit!

[@omaam1005]

Love the story behind sweet nellie

[@maupinmaupin1472]

lovely. I once worked for Antonelli's Begonia gardens in Capitola CA. It was a beautiful place to work. thank you for posting.

[@VelveteenRabbit77]

I LOVE his begonias!!!!!

[@growfolds]

Steve's Leave's is the best. Did a local pick up there not too long ago. Friendly staff!

[@holleybooth1180]

I ordered some plants from Steve's Leaves because you trust thier product. I'm enjoying my little plant babies.

[@shasaflowercutess]

I have 20 plus tipe of begonia still buy more and more😁😁😁 i love it so much

[@sophiagross6092]

Just got my first (indoor) begonia so came here for care tips. AND ... I ... I live right by this place and always have. never knew about it thank you Summer!!!! can't wait to go

[@evelyndelosreyes8967]

Yes begonia fascinated me so much thank you for this vidio!

[@rosarioquinones1364]

Love Begonias ! I do have some , is not easy . But I really learn today

[@MonStarGuy]

I used to live in Lewisville from 99-06. I wish I knew about Steve's Leaves

[@HardinerongMangyan]

Wow, thanks for that begonia heaven tour!

[@Molhedim]

This is one of the coolest channels I've seen!

[@catherinelittle3095]

Thank you for information

[@silviamadairamirez3211]

Wow 🤩 so beautiful 😍 I want of those..

[@morrells6778]

Looking forward to next week for propagating! I have angel wing cuttings in water and they have just started producing roots. Great timing.

[@KYMMEESJOURNEY]

Thanks for the video and coming to my hometown. I have several begonias but find it’s hard to take care of them in doors. It gets really hot in Texas.

[@LunovaLabs]

That Don Miller Begonia is STUNNING! I've been on the waiting list for one. Just got a couple, today!

[@SSheriff49]

I live in India. Hope one day when I visit US again, I am fortunate enough to feast my eyes on the beauties you grow!

[@suburbanhomestead]

I bought a double flowered bogonia from home depot that looked like miniature roses. I suppose they are hybrid and disease prone because after a few days their stems were wilting and turning brown. I was able to rescue some of it by rooting them upstem and replanting them in a unglazed terra cotta pot and keeping it towards the dry side. I feel like they prefer to be slightly to the dry side. But regular begonias seem to be more disease resistant. I'm sure my plant had been raised on an antifungal.

[@ChristopherEPineda]

suburban homestead those are rieger begonias, I love their flowers. They need cool temps during the day and even cooler temps during the night.

[@siloeolive]

Thanks for the info Christopher. Are they a naturally occuring variety

[@johnjhill3]

Reigers are often called "Begonia x hiemalis" - the x indicating it is a hybrid. Specifically, that is between wax and tuberous types. I also saw them called "winter flowering Begonias", so Christopher's advice is right on.

[@cahayapramesti]

Watching this in 2021 from Bali and I miss airplane flying above my head.

[@odysseyfilms6652]

lovely video, can you give some tips on the best soil mix for begonias please?

[@ThamWingSoon]

I am slow to warm up to begonias too, not bEcause they are not lovely but the reason is they are just too beautiful.... and I am afraid to be another ADDICT

[@Farstar5710]

Excellent info in this vid.. thank you for sharing this (;

[@PinayNanay1]

I have a begonia but since the stem was soft it break easily and died on me.

[@cefcat5733]

Due to a later video w Don Miller, I bought a Benita with a rosy and turqoise bluish leaf. The Begonias were outside and I believe that it was too cold to store it outside. 8 degrees Centigrade. Some of the outer leaves dropped off at the base or appeared very limp when I got home. Trying propagation. They were packaged w stiff paper protection all around, so... couldn't see that problem zone. One side of the plant is OK. Strong stems and fair sized leaves. I like it a lot but don't have much luck with Rexes. Maybe it is too cold, already, in the truck from Holland. 🤔😐. I hope to save this pretty creation of Mr. Miller and Co.. .Got a video on intensive care for Begonias?

[@renegadetherapist5664]

I was the same, tried begonias years ago, just the little wax garden type, they seemed "messy" and I never payed attention anymore. I started looking at all the varieties recently and OMG I think I have found another plant to be addicted to along with alocasias, philodendrons and orchids! LOL

[@zap2336]

Pebble trays, like daily misting, do not effectively increase humidity and should not be recommended as solutions to this problem. They have been debunked yet persist as common myths in the hobby. There is data out there on this but you can also test it for yourself with a few cheap humidity meters. You want either a mostly enclosed terrarium that can keep the humidity up, or just ran a humidifier if your plants aren't getting enough humidity. In my area, this is mostly only an issue during winter when central heating is on, and indoor humidity drops below 35%.

[@erickangjavien3455]

my mom always watch ur blog❤️

[@GrowingGreenNZ]

Ooh so this is the infamous Steve 😂👏❤️

[@Michael-vo3tk]

5:25 biting your lip with chagrin ahhah

[@ichtus27]

Do you have any tips: wel absolutly... how much time do you have...... loved the answer....... If you know all your begonias.. you dont know them.... another great one... What a fantastic guy this is.. More comming.. thanks Summer.. thank u so much... stay blessed.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

I'm so glad I found this I just bought my first bagonia rex. I couldn't resist the foilage. Lol. I have like 150 now almost.. I'm always finding ones I need for my house. I can't wait till it looks like yours. Haha

[@shannoncarr7338]

Hey, since you have so many can you tell me about begonia maculata bacteria and does it spread to other plants or just its own?

[@rdarrett3635]

150?!?! Wow.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

That comment of mine sounded like I had 150 begonias, which is incorrect lol. I have approx 300 plants now, all together (including succulents, herbs, vegetables and different houseplants).. Sorry about the confusion everyone 😏 Great video summer! Its always such a pleasure watching and learning from your videos 🌿🌼

[@johnjhill3]

It was nice to put a face to the reputation! I'm having trouble with the Begonias I got from Steve a few weeks ago. I got the rex "Fireworks" which seemed so prominent in this video, and three of the "upright rhizomatous" type. They were so gorgeous when I got them but it has been hard to keep them going. Maybe I'm having trouble developing a good sense of proper watering. Steve sends out the biggest plants you can imagine in a four inch pot. He puts other shippers to shame and redefines "four inch pot." But that was my first problem. The pots dried out do quickly that they all lost several leaves. As he said here, let the soil dry out a bit, but i missed that point by a few minutes, I think. So I let them all sit in a pan of water for a good soak, to recover. Another mistake, maybe? Leaves continued to drop. For the last three days they seem to have stabilized, but they look shabby under my care. I have had several cane Begonias - they seem so easy for me. But these hybrids make me feel like a bad parent. Is there any hope for me and my babies?

[@stevesleavesinc]

Hi Frank. As with any houseplant, it is a matter of understanding what the plant likes. After all, many of these plants, or their species relatives, thrive just fine in their native habitats without any human care. I could write a book just addressing what you have brought up but I will try to keep it brief here. BTW, thank you for your kind words. Not keeping up with watering while your plants were adjusting to their new surroundings has created a difficult situation. It is possible that you let them get so dry that some of the roots died. If that is the case then there may be too many leaves for the remaining roots to support. The danger at that point is keeping the plant too wet which can cause the roots that are still alive to rot. What you want to do is still let the soil surface dry and then water. If you are attentive to the watering at this stage, and careful not to over water, the plant can grow some new roots and need less babying.

[@johnjhill3]

Thank you so much for your attention! I'll be watching them daily as I try to get better attuned to their ways.

[@summerrayneoakes]

thanks for chiming in Steve! Hopefully that's helpful Frank. Good luck!

[@johnjhill3]

Immensely helpful, tyvm! I believe they are stabilizing now and hope for renewed growth in a week or so.

[@curiositygarden]

Hey Frank, did that ever work for you? It’s a long shot asking a year later but I’m here for answers to the same issue!!

[@asyourequested]

Come on spacey bumper music, teleport me to Mars!!!

[@Mrjaykkr]

How to make potting mixture !

[@aslamparvesh]

I'm in India .... Very good calcitonin useful tips

[@lindajackson7310]

Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing love these plants so pretty thanks for sharing Linda j ☮️❤️ ❤️💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯

[@LiaGabriela]

Please,could you tell how to fix an old leggy rhizomatous begonia? No one covered this subject.Thank you

[@kbahul9]

Awesome

[@Sam-ul4zq]

I love this guys passion for begonias but I’m still confused on where to cut the stem to propagate.

[@Richard-fi3rz]

Begonias can root from everywhere on the stem, meaning all you need to watch out for is that you take a cutting that has a node/shoot on it

[@BBQNBLUES]

Just purchased (from StevesLeaves) a Begonia luxurians awaiting delivery :)

[@minzmiami]

How do you not have millions of subs and views 🤯

[@PaletteBegonia]

Gosh… to be able to work there 🔥🤯 I just got a buuunch of different pre grown plugs , got some crazy ones like the Fireworks , masoniara , silver lace , pachea and a new Lilac charm ( a new variety I think) among many others , Dibleys in the Uk do an outstanding range for anyone in the uk seeking out Begonias. Got a mini indoor green house coming too so I can start growing my own little collection & start cultivation.

[@ilmasaavedra3954]

which is the better time to do it please

[@brittanymcmcmc9730]

Does anyone know what music is playing through the back of this video?! I really want it lol

[@barbll000]

Some odfthose colours as unreal. Gorgeous

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you appreciate their beauty!

[@kennethmoravec148]

Will the cane begonias survive a zone 5 winter from year to year?

[@mosaldin]

Can I use humidifier ? Thanks.

[@stephaniezeh1074]

I can't find any I fo on my Pegasus begonia.

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

Since Begonias are so finicky can you plant them in a pot that has a wick ?

[@dimpnagulangayan5768]

I love to collect varieties of begonia, l have 13 varieties but not a rare one. Ilove begonia flowers.

[@mayac2266]

I tried to find sweet Nelly in Steve’s leaves website but I don’t see them. Are they for sale at all?

[@cintiauemura9222]

I got begonias in Brazil. I will propagate them, after watching the other video!

[@summerrayneoakes]

Good luck!

[@noel888]

Last summer i bought a beautiful Dragon Wing Begonia in full bloom "Red" and made cuttings last Fall. The cuttings took and i have it in the same bright North location that I had the mother plant, but its well over almost 2 months and no bloom. This summer with almost daily rain showers, there is no way that i could let the soil dry out in between like Steve suggested. Is it lack of Fertilizer? If so, how often and which one please?

[@giancarlod580]

Ciao??? Do you have Italian origin? BTW love your video! They are very explanatory and useful, thaks!

[@gonzaloagpe6026]

thanks babe for the report, the begonias are my favourite plants! 💚

[@shoulders-of-giants]

_babe_ 🤔

[@gonzaloagpe6026]

巨人の肩 what are you thinking?

[@parimalamanohar1013]

Can we keep begonias in A.C.room

[@195972247]

Hi i want to know that how i can get more flower in My drogonwing begonia

[@noel888]

By cuttings and water.

[@leebeeniu3285]

It's hard to grow begonia in town....

[@marycielo7790]

How do I buy Begonias to be mail to Puerto Rico?

[@jasminamilosavljevic8718]

Pozdrav.Mogu li begonije rex drzati tokom leta u dvoristu ? Obozavam begonije .

[@instakillgaming]

I would just die for a wax begonia with sectoral variegation omg

[@sadiem6758]

More begonia content!

[@ThePoehladian]

Used to live in Lewisville 👌

[@rosariavariegata7062]

Just got a Angel Glow begonia from Steve’s Leaves today, looked up care guides and found this!

[@d3r4g45]

Hey Summer can you make a video on potting soils, tyvm

[@johnjhill3]

I think there would have to be several. First, there are so many commercial (store bought) potting *mediums*, some for various purposes. Then there are home-mixed *mediums*. Fans of so many different plant types have so many favored recipes it could take an epoch to sort thru them. What kind of plant are you considering potting up?

[@summerrayneoakes]

Great suggestion. Also, question for you: what are your biggest challenges that prevent you from being the most awesome plant parent ever?

[@eliaalvarezalvarez6807]

Me encanta la pagina pero si fuera en español

[@romyespy6586]

I've been misting my Rex Begonia. Someone said that would damage the leaves. Is there any truth to that? My Rex seems to like it. 🙂

[@kufujitsu]

Good suggestion. I suppose it depends on the humidity level where you live. Had trouble with Begonias in the past so I'll try the misting. Thanks.

[@Ken-dv9uf]

Yowser!!!

[@irfansafiya8597]

Hi

[@mayac2266]

If you think begonia is finicky, try alocasia, they are the queen of a drama queen

[@budsplants3514]

good morning summer hope you are doing good and keeping your channel moving on and giving us more and more videos really love your videos and the information is very useful for beginners like me this video is a wonderful video lovely plants and collection can you please let me know is he sells begonia if so can we have the name if the place and mobile number ty looking forward to hearing from you

[@salmasaad6812]

Hi I am from Alexandria -Egypt I have one of this Begonia rix but I don't know what happened about it . it withers I get it in side because it's cold out side and repot it I make a mixed soil bitmos , compost ,and clay soil but still withers please help me to save it 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@CyberspaceShy-bz3vx]

Dont know about in person but I checked out the website and Steve wants to much for his leaves. I got a couple of Rex Begonias local for $6 each.

[@totallypony9550]

It shocks me that is dont own a begonia

[@Byrod1]

That variegated begonia Sweet Nelly developed by Steve Rosenbaum is the ugliest begonia I ever saw, looks diseased. People are funny, begonias are spectacular, so they are interested in developing and talking about the ugly one ! hard to believe but true.