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[@Ellofez]

I been growing begonias my whole life and the way to know when to water begonias is when the plants foliage starts to flag ( by flag I mean when the foliage starts to go limp ) once you water it they will firm again . This will keep them from root rot and fungus natts . Thanks for sharing cheers!

[@dawnmorgart4038]

I'm killing my strawberry begonia...any advice...I bought full and beautiful and all the hangings have died.

[@caseyh8386]

Cool thank you! That's how I keep my basil plant alive so I'll just replicate that for my new begonia I picked up today ☺ xx

[@rileylm712]

When you say limp do you mean stiffness in the leaves? Sry I failed grammar class. 😂

[@bone8352]

Everybody has their own way to do it. What it comes down to is get enough bright indirect light and don't over or under water.

[@marjolynrasmussen9977]

For a Rex begonia too? (Limp like an old salad leaf?)

[@jcanas001]

When she added the ‘skip to’ part, I paused and subscribed immediately 😂 what a great person 🙏🏽

[@margarethanley89]

my 18 month old and I watch your videos together in the morning and she just started saying "hi, laura!" 😍😍😍

[@stadtjer689]

Did she say that before she said the word ‘mom’?

[@bluesky7226]

I bring in my flowering begonias (not wax begonias) before a freeze and enjoy the flowers for a while, then as they atart to look a little sad, I move them to the basement and hold back the water. In the spring you will see new growth at which time you start to water. Wait until it is safe to take them out.

[@pastorsuzannetaylor5452]

Laura! You did it again! You addressed my exact problem, the humidity! Thank you so much. I love your channel and you and your family. Please keep teaching us, my friend. God bless.

[@glowingface1]

House plants are very popular these days and the more people see them on Instagram and Pinterest, the more they want to know. I think winters are the best time to film these:) also love the point style format and one variety at a time. Thank you!!!

[@midwestgirl9192]

I love the tray of pebbles in water - it's functional and cute!

[@nicoleoleksza258]

Yes!!!! Love begonias so much. Thank you for this!

[@blarghies]

Thank you so much Laura! I really love that you include toxicity in your videos for inside plants.

[@rhondafannin4953]

So helpful! I've struggled with a rex begonia for almost a year. Now I have a game plan! Thank-you!

[@dianebeckett1697]

I just bought a Rex Begonia ! Thank you for this information.

[@MrFkoller]

Love the houseplants care videos! I like how you explain from your own experience, but still give us the 'usual' information. Also, begonias are the best! more people should get into begonias, easy to care, easy to propagate, beautiful varieties, makes for a perfect collectable houseplant.

[@oliviajensen3480]

i absolutely love all this information on begonias i used to be a serial plant killer and have become- after years of hard work- a begonia person and everything in this video is probably the most vital aspects of caring for rex begonias, picky little buggers but beautiful plants in a dry climate takes some care and effort ;)

[@jenm1948]

I love your video, it gave me exactly the answers I am looking for since I just got my Begonia Rex. Straight to the point, no unnecessary ad libs and fillers. Thank you. You earned a new subscriber here.

[@callen0915]

I have one exactly like the one you weren't sure the name of- it's called a "Cherry Mint Rex Begonia" The iridescent leaves are beautiful!!😍

[@solarwinds-]

Thank you Laura for such a comprehensive care guide. I know about Begonias. Thanks!!!!!

[@nari8429]

I was gifted a gorgeous Begonia thurstonii and I'm so in love! Thanks for the video - so much good advice.

[@TheVinodsingh336]

Thank you!👍

[@aida087]

Hi Laura, had to put my Rex begonias in my indoor greenhouse and they've been thriving since!! Getting ready to propagate them because I want to give one to my Mom, I will out one near my bedroom window, and I just want more of them lol, they're SO pretty!! Your Pegasus Brgonia is just stunning!!❤🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@aida087]

OMYGOD Laura I should've known to come to you for caring for my Rex Begonia, and all of my other plants!! I just got a small Rex Begonia and Fittonia plant and they're both suffering from crispy brown edges lol. I will definitely put a pebble tray under them because I'm a former mister for humidifying, it just creates fungal spots on my leaves. Stay safe and well Laura and thank you for saving my plants.💖🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cinziadeluca5074]

That Pegasus Pegonia is so gorgeous!!!!

[@crittergirl3647]

Good timing...bringing some indoors this week!

[@shelleynobleart]

Really really nice feature to have added the chapter links on screen. Superb idea.

[@tamekahill2826]

Thanks for sharing I just bought my first on today a dragon wing . I'm so excited to have her .

[@grateful7839]

Very organized. Care about our time. Grateful

[@Learehart]

I love these types of videos. I bought a tiny begonia and it went crazy so I had to repot it. Thank you for the information.

[@DebzZi]

My poor begonia rex is not doing well since bringing home, I'm going to try the pebbles in a tray as I think it may help! So glad to have found advice from my very favourite gardener!!! Thanks Laura 😊

[@blossomsandbundles]

I love my angel wing begonias. Some of the easiest plants I have!

[@renegadetherapist5664]

Thanks for the video, just got into begonias again, I have grown the wax types but I recently acquired a Martha Stewart, a Black Mamba, a Pavonina and another which I don't know the name . I live in FL, but people need to remember even though it's humid here, we live in a/c 24/7, so if they are in the house, it is still very dry. I am a notorious over waterer, so I got a meter, which helps a lot, and I am letting my plants dry out a lot more! I have learned a lot about root rot this summer! LOL Great video, lots of useful information.

[@victorhansson74]

I Love your care guide videos! Please do more on regular house plant. I would be super exited if u Did a care guide of Hoyas.☺️

[@cherylhuyck4622]

I wondered if I could overwinter the first rex begonias I purchased this summer and this video helped me tremendously. Just pulled two beautiful plants from my porch planter, repotted with fresh soil and have moved indoors to enjoy for fall and winter.

[@suestracks]

You are so helpful. Love your videos and you teaching.

[@KFUnurse]

Excellent,, just 4 sweet begonias and super excited to take care of them

[@rennells]

I love begonias! I grew up with them. My sister grew them and the wintered well here in Az

[@MrPrentissDJones]

This is really cool, thank you so much for sharing! You've inspired me, I haven't been into gardening for many years since I've moved from the south. I'm glad this came across my KZbin feed.

[@hiwiyoukhana4345]

You were meant to be gardening,I guess.

[@nanimadhabdutta5458]

Loved it. I have a few begonias (7 ) in my collection and these tips are worth it. Thanks all the way from Assam.

[@diversegardener392]

Very informative material I have three indoor begonias and let me tell you it's a learning lesson. Every time I water mine they turn a little brown around the edges. I stop watering until I see them drooping and then water them. I find them a bit challenging but I'm learning at the same time. Thanks you guys until next time.

[@Katana1982dark]

Thx! I have them also in a bowl with stones, and it works perfect!

[@Iceifyed]

Thank you this was extremely helpful!!

[@maryoesterborg9397]

Your our answered so many of my questions. Thank you for presenting this step by step and easy to understand video.

[@carolyncook3611]

Good info! Just brought home a Rex begonia today, like yours with the dark burgundy foliage. High humidity here in Florida right now, but the heat is so intense that I’ll be keeping my Rex indoors till cooler temps in Sept. I’m a gardening addict so subscribed to your channel straight away.

[@ANGUVi5727]

Thanks for the tips.love from Nagaland.

[@patricialisowski1080]

VERY helpful video! Many thanks😊

[@cherigreen4471]

Lots of great tips!

[@NotAppIicabIe]

Oh the timing is perfect I just got a begonia rex recently

[@karenross3457]

Very complete guide.

[@lynnamy6876]

Thanks for the video! I just repotted my dragon wings to bring them in for the winter. Great tips!

[@goctalis3064]

Thank you!😊

[@ixtlahuacqueen]

My garden answers sweater just arrived!!!!! Yay

[@fathimahamza3163]

All of your videos are very helpful. I love watching your videos eventhough I don't have some plants you show us. great work keep it up thank you

[@Amberfashion67]

Thank you!

[@ChlorJ16]

Great information. Thanks so much.

[@bluesky7226]

Thanks for sharing such great information.

[@3jw48]

Perfect timing with this video as my rex begonia is turning brown around the edges; I will try to add more moisture around my plant. Also, have you ever used neem oil for mealy bugs on houseplants?

[@sistersherrilynn]

I use the tray method with great success for at least ten years. I'm in a dry winter humid summer climate.

[@glendacox6540]

Really helpful!

[@yvencia1150]

Thank you for sharing 😍😍😍😍

[@debihediger4760]

Thanks that video helped a lot!

[@sarajones9293]

Thank you so much this helped!

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

I believe I have a type of rex., from the Home Depot... the leaves are very attractive and I'm trying to keep it alive outside....of course....thanks for sharing and happy growing.

[@RahnumaNoor]

Thank you. It was very helpful.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very good! Thank you.

[@aditihazarika]

i love begonias !

[@BriansJerseygarden]

I had no idea they can be brought inside thank you

[@fayemartin465]

thanks laura for the onfo. on the wax begonia

[@dianeblack6866]

very interesting and thoroughly informative

[@loismaudson7413]

Just love it x

[@TheSoaringSeawardFamily]

Thank you for this video !!! I have 4 and need more info

[@GrantGreetings]

I plan to order me a Pegasus Begonia. Thanks!

[@better7638]

Great video as always. Can you go over how to store canna, dahlias, elephant ear and tuberous Begonia? Time to get them all dug up! Thank you!

[@mitchhobock683]

Thank you

[@inezvasquez8104]

Good video! Helpful for me!

[@dianebeckett1697]

I agree with the watering of Rex Begonias, I let mine pretty well dry out! They are a beautiful plant! Love the foliage, watering is one of main concerns of thuu it s plants! I use Neem Oil !

[@cyrilgatus6106]

Thanks for sharing!😊😍

[@greenthumb5620]

I almost forgot to post like for this great lady

[@kavithaindranath8694]

Beautiful 👍🏼

[@audreywy1743]

This is perfect timing, I just bought a rex begonia and it was struggling. Hopefully I can revive it. I'm in a very dry climate also. Thank you for another great video.

[@hiwiyoukhana4345]

How did it go with your plant?

[@audreywy1743]

@@hiwiyoukhana4345 hi, sadly I failed. It was just too far gone. However, I've kept my new one alive for almost a year!

[@Fleshnbloodrobot]

What did you do differently? I have a black mamba begonia 🍻

[@atahandoschanov738]

Thank you for useful information😊

[@sunshinediaz5021]

Awesome!

[@zilcdy2752]

Thanks for this informative video

[@albatraozgirl]

I have a 4th generation Angel Wing begonia that I love and it has the prettiest pink blooms

[@barbarajustice9499]

Very good video you explained everything very well thank you

[@toodlydofarm7256]

Thanks very informative. :). Love yaz

[@tamankecil2451]

Thanks your sharing..👍👍

[@hosta4398]

Very helpful

[@mstea1105]

Love your show..could you do a small indoor water fountain with planet that are really simple to care for..

[@SillyMe43]

Very informative

[@bhards]

Many comments here mention humidity, an issue for many of us plant lovers...I heard that the Peace Lily increases humidity, so I put my crispy Calathea Ornata next to my Peace Lily and instead of dying, like I thought it was doing, it went from about 10 inches tall to close to 3 feet tall, with giant leaves and no crisp edges, in less than a year, in a 6 inch pot! I also put them both under a white LED panel, and they're looking great! Neither did well in what I consider low light, every low light plant I've had does better in medium to bright indirect light.

[@MegaCraftPTchannel]

Nice

[@story3542]

Thank you^^

[@reneewatercolors_by_renee327]

Beautiful plants! Thanks for the informative video! I have such a hard time finding a Pegasus begonia around in my area, no one sells it 😔

[@sierraa9483]

Good morning!

[@tesshackett5590]

Could you please do a video this winter that addresses peace lily care? (That way I can figure out how to get mine to bloom, it hasn't bloomed since I first got it.)

[@cathybranly1839]

Thanks! I have an enormous Angel wing begonia that I need to prune and repot. Perfect timing.

[@SeeFair23]

Cathy Branly Angel wing? Ive never heard of it but what a beautiful name!

[@pennyobrien5641]

Cathy Branly me too!

[@pennyobrien5641]

Cathy Branly mine is easily 4 ft tall and I've been afraid to prune it. Now I'll try.

[@cathybranly1839]

Hi Penny, My begonia started as a leaf cutting from a friend. Several times, I thought I had killed it when it was outside, but it always comes back. Mine is 4ft tall too.

[@carolbaker2393]

I had the exact opposite happen this winter. I saved a wax and rex begonia to overwinter and although the rex variety died the wax one has doubled in size and is blooming. Love your videos as always 💖

[@Meggsie]

Do you have any tips? I just got a wax begonia for my birthday and I don't have outdoor options. 😂💚

[@yvonnemastny1103]

Helpful information. Would have liked to watch you dig up tubers and learn how/where to store them.

[@meganhuggins7494]

Dig up the begonias before any frost, cut back most of the foliage and loosen the soil from around the tuber. Let them dry out for a couple of weeks before storing them in bags or newspaper, lay them in trays or boxes and put them in a cool, dry area, basement or garage, garden shed etc. Hope this helps. Happy gardening!

[@yvonnemastny1103]

Thanks for the information. Now I know what to do to keep these beautiful plants.

[@amyjones2490]

I have a double flowered wax begonia ive wintered over for years. Sometimes I'll take starts just in case.

[@gratefulMOMent]

Another great video thank you! I’ve always liked begonias but I haven’t been brave enough to try one indoors. I think I will try it now! Do you have any info about kangaroo paw fern?? I just bought one. I like how you have a nice predictable format to follow in your videos. Maybe add propagation to your kangaroo fern video for me? Thanks!!

[@greenthumbelina7331]

I haven't had any begonias for house plants for quite a number of years because I tend to kill them with to much water. I was toying with the idea of bringing in several of my big showy blooming ones today because we're supposed to get a killing frost tomorrow night. After listening to this I'll probably save myself the trouble and just buy new ones next spring. I have never had the Rex begonias so maybe this is one I will try next year. Have you ever grown the Escargot begonia? I love the big spiral leaves of that one and I think it is a Rex begonia... maybe I'll give that one a try for overwintering it indoors.

[@tuckersjunkmail]

The large begonia sort of look like marijuana on steroids...lol, beautiful plants.