Treating Begonia powdery mildew

[@betsybegonia]

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[@betsybegonia]

@ihoardplants from Instagram is watching this on mute at work. NEW GAME: watch my videos on mute and write your translations of what you THINK I'm saying in the comments.

[@JimMeeker]

Clearly, she is building a shrine to KnotDude.

[@KnotDude]

I'm here for this game!

[@amoore0713]

Okay done. I think something exploded about 2 min in. 🤣🤣

[@piercednscarred]

Thanks so much for this! I almost lost my beautiful pink minx to powdery mildew. It looks like yours right now, just a stick, basically. But if powdery mildew rears its ugly head again, I'll be ready! lol And if anyone needed it in approximate US MEASUREMENTS: 4.25 C water, 1 tsp neem, 1 tsp dish soap, 3/4 tsp baking soda. =)

[@KnotDude]

Just pissing rain 😂 Im running to check on my begonias now. Also thanks for watching my face ♥️🥰

[@betsybegonia]

🌧️🌧️🌧️🙆‍♀️🌧️🌧️🌧️

[@kathydoyle9939]

Rain sounds great! Minnesota's going to have snow storms this weekend, with wind gusts making it feel "double-digits" below zero outside. 👀 The storms will "bless us" (sarcasm) with eight more inches of snow. 7°F this morning. 😱🕊 What had my ancestors been thinking when they'd moved here? ☃️☃️🤷‍♀️

[@ashleymia991]

🙌!!

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

I wish neem oil could get rid of my student loans too.

[@betsybegonia]

It smells bad enough to keep Jehovah's Witnesses off the porch, though.

[@FRANCESCA01234]

😂

[@adamfromgardenofeden]

@@betsybegonia I- 😂💀

[@eugene1038]

Hi! I used hydrogen peroxide 3% to spray from powdery mildew. It works by burning fungus and spores with active oxygen and doesn't harm leaves Also, glad to see you back!

[@betsybegonia]

It's a good idea, thanks for sharing. And thank you for the warm welcome back!

[@eugene1038]

@@betsybegonia you can also spray top soil with hydrogen peroxide to kill or prevent mold from growing. Active oxygen can be beneficial for roots too. And as it degrades to water and oxygen, it is not toxic, so doesn't need ringing off

[@betsybegonia]

@@eugene1038 Yes I have used it in soil against fungus gnats in the last however the strength was too high and I burned the leaves. 😬 Lesson learned.

[@astridekko9229]

Eugene 'rockycat' great info 👍🏼 do you mix it with water?

[@eugene1038]

@@astridekko9229 if it is already 3% solution, I use it as it is. You may also find hydrogen peroxide 6%, in that case mix it in 1:1 ratio with water

[@Grimalkins]

That bicarbonate of soda is a top tip, thank you! Next time I will remember to try that instead of skipping straight to the wailing and the gnashing of teeth.

[@betsybegonia]

You can brush your teeth with it too. That's two saved trips to the dentist.

[@maryj7912]

I’ve lost way too many begonias to powdery mildew. Thank you for this.

[@betsybegonia]

My pleasure!

[@sharon_rn2066]

I don’t have begonias for lots of reasons but I watched this whole video because you’re hysterical!!! So glad you are back and please don’t leave us again! The World is a sadder place without you. 😻

[@betsybegonia]

Thank you Sharon, that's so nice of you.

[@Caprieye789]

the amount of chaotic energy is this video is AMAZING! also thanks for the tip; I lost about 20 house plants this past summer due to this plague from hell.

[@sarahniven8944]

I'm glad you're back and I love the new intro.

[@betsybegonia]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@sophiebaldwin191]

Great info Betsy and so helpful . You would make a great teacher for children as you would make lessons so fun and your quirky delivery makes you remember the info!

[@FullThrottleOtter]

Hey, really love the new intro. Not only is it neato, but it reminds us how much works goes into creators making these videos... so much setup just to shoot, all the research/prep/editing/whatever else aside!

[@betsybegonia]

Thanks a lot.

[@cgmuriuki]

Thoroughly enjoyed that! Thanks and thanks for coming back🤗 🌱💚

[@ashleystephens7973]

So good to see you back! Missed your videos!

[@Babs4577]

Thank you and welcome back!

[@ashleymia991]

Glad to see ya back girl!! Thanks for the info!! I'm still afraid of begonias but everytime I see yours I'm so so tempted...

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Betsy! I love your new intros, especially with a video of KnotDude playing! I don't own a begonia, yet, but want to try a cane begonia first after watching your video on your Maculata and this will be very helpful. Again, I am so glad you're back! I was having Betsy Begonia withdrawals! I love it when you "get off track". You're just so much fun to watch! You never fail to make me laugh and always make my day brighter. Never stop being you! Thank you so much for sharing your time with us!

[@betsybegonia]

Hey, I got one bit of info a little wrong, which was brought to my attention by @Its Minal: neem oil must be ingested by insects in order to affect their hormones and kill them. For this reason, it is not SUPER likely to harm pollinators since they are not eating the plants. However, one should avoid spraying neem oil directly on flowers which pollinators visit.

[@itsminal6769]

Betsy Begonia 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@klaaskingma7435]

I absolutely love the new intro and love your personality sooo much

[@ceebeeeebee]

The most timely video EVER. I'm having an issue with powdery mildew and I lost a few beloved begonias and I've got a few just barely hanging in by their leafless stems. THANK YOU!!! It's been a disaster and you are going to save me.

[@betsybegonia]

I really hope you can save them!

[@ktahx]

Ooooh, so much months searching a video like this!! Thank you so much 🙏✨

[@nurserypots3274]

I absolutely adore you. I laugh so hard at your silliness! Thank you for the new vid. ❤🍃

[@betsybegonia]

I'm really glad to hear you enjoy my videos. Thanks so much for watching.

[@shawnaclement]

I'm just getting into begonias, and KZbin suggested your video. Looks like I have a new favorite KZbinr, and now I have something to binge on while writing lectures this weekend! You are hilarious and just seem like a genuinely wonderful human. Thanks for the content!

[@betsybegonia]

Thank you so much Shawna. 🙂

[@TheAdhdGardener]

we'd totally get along lol i get powdery mildew on my squash n gourd plants outdoors. never on an indoor plant. Usually its controllable with removing leaves but not for indoor plants cuz youre gonna wanna keep leaves. pruning helps. I use a milk mixture to get it under control also ventilation, airflow is super helpful. glad to know u use the milk solution for the indoor plants

[@Papyrius]

Man, I’m so glad you’re back. Missed you so much. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TrashFaerie]

Yay Betsy I’m so glad you’re backkkkk!!! 👏

[@kcmy5]

Happy you’re back! :)

[@betsybegonia]

Me too! Thanks.

[@dinaoctavina5254]

Why are you so hilarious?? Always enjoying your vid. Keep it up gurl

[@l.beukema8570]

Saved my begonia's from powdery-mildew-certain-death! Thank you! Also, definately saw difference between not including and including the baking soda. Worked like a charm!

[@Banano91f]

We need you Betsy, so much, great vid, luv ya💋🌿

[@betsybegonia]

Thanks so much. :)

[@plantgirl_50bre50]

Loved this! Really just happy you’re back :) love that you were watching knotdude in the beginning too! 💚

[@alex0589]

Greenhouse employee: Hi, can i help you with anything? Betsy: I'm here to buy your pests! Employee: ? Betsy: Imma put milk in the sun later, too. Thanks for the info, Miss Begonia, i hope i never need it.

[@betsybegonia]

😂 The greenhouse and I have a symbiotic relationship.

[@AlexRiderChannel]

Love the video you are so entertaining quick question do we need to isolate the plant from the rest?

[@mayarada2059]

Absolutely very beautiful Begonia house plant you had , hope to see later

[@twistysunshine]

"take off the infected leaves" Rips "Do... That... With sterile scissors" The immediate regret

[@betsybegonia]

Oops. 😂

[@beautyisntperfect]

My begonner I got in the mail last week developed some powdery mildew. It's mature leaves are gone now (also partially from shipping stress because the green house didn't send me a shipping notification, and the box sat in the 100 degree (F) Arizona sun for God knows how long). But there's some new ones so I'm hopeful! Thanks for the tips, Betsy!

[@caitsjungle1603]

Youre hilarious. Always entertaining watching. Glad i subscribed!

[@ohthenoveltea]

I'm loving these set up intros! And absolutely down with powdery mildew, our begonias do not need that

[@betsybegonia]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@SergeeFly]

Love this new intro thing! Bon courage pour la pluie Lilloise, on n’aurait pas d’arc-en-ciel sans elle 🌈🌧

[@betsybegonia]

J'essaie de voir le bon côté des choses : c'est bon pour les boucles.

[@heathersplants5708]

Betsy I love you! Big (but gentle) hugs for your begonias! ❤

[@Vampireprice]

my plants are slowly falling victim to powdery mildew. thank you for this video. i hope i can bring them back!

[@loricrawford8426]

I have absolutely no Begonias and I still watched this video....missed seeing you. Welcome back!

[@KariIsFantastic]

Loving your videos! You're hilarious and it's awesome

[@madilynbliss8162]

love your humor 🙃 I laugh out loud often. Thank you for your content.

[@karlishaw4384]

I just love you!! Your so funny!! I love that!! You gave me a good laugh!! I love watching you videos!!

[@franceenllanos2322]

I just love you! You make my day, every time I watch your videos!🌱🍃🌵🤣🍀🎋🌿

[@betsybegonia]

Thank you, I'm so glad you like my videos. 🙂

[@amielortega2361]

I love the chaotic energy of this video,i’m not a begonia girl but watched it still haha

[@aylalamboglia8076]

Just heard about your channel from a comment on Beca De La Plants' channel. This is the first video I watched and I pretty much love you already lol.

[@betsybegonia]

Thank you for checking it out! I'm glad you like my videos.

[@noelle7714]

Good video for this problem. Can’t wait to see your begonias.

[@renaegale7063]

I recently rescued a Begonia Sylvia which no s#*t looked exactly like your stick with no leaves but the merest shadow of what I hoped was a bud. I put it near my other plants to encourage it to grow, I left it alone, gave it a little seasol and 6 months later I have 3 leaves and another one coming. Don't lose hope 🌱🌱🌿

[@betsybegonia]

It's putting out two leaves now!

[@renaegale7063]

Woohoo 🎉

[@LoreenMew]

I'm so glad you uploaded

[@Guitargoddess843]

Neem oil smells bad, but it's a miracle worker! I've cured so much with it! My schefflera is fighting off recurring powdery mildew right now, but I'm worried it could or has passed to my begonia. My poor begonia is going through enough as it is with some serious legginess and an accidental case of too much neglect-I also just had to repot it, which I hope will help. If I can get it balanced, I'll probably prune and propagate, but I'm tryna arm myself against what might be inevitable. I think I've seen some on it, but it's not as aggressive as it is on my schefflera and previous Neem treatment kept it at bay.

[@pattivermeersch7348]

Loved this...thank you! Have a bunch of begonias and will definitely give this a try👍

[@dizzylizzy7582]

Exactly as you described! Happy little plants living in the sub-tropics and then it started raining and got cold and AAAGH! What the heck is that all over my begonia!!!! Option one sounds very scary for begonias that will fry in the Queensland sunshine! Thank you, Betsy. I'm off to go with option 2 and to dig in my pantry and gardening stuff to make a magic mildew murdering potion.

[@anitarova7239]

Hello from Finland. I enjoy your plant related videos so 🤩 I did not ctch the info of how much water neem with the 3g baking soda?

[@betsybegonia]

1 liter of water, 5 ml Neem oil, 5 ml of mild dish soap, 3 grams of baking soda. 🙂

[@anitarova7239]

@@betsybegonia Thank you 😊🌻

[@tylerlong3645]

Preventive defoliation is super important to prevent powdery mildew, it really helps to have good air flow by removing some of the lower leaves and anything that has a lot of PM on it. Also I hear there’s study’s that show neem oil can be toxic to reproductive systems in people. I hear if you use 30ml of 30% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to start with and up it to 40ml or 50ml if needed. if it’s really bad maybe 60ml per gallon of water. Also it just smells clean vs the neem oil smell. I’ll definitely have to try the sodium bicarbonate with neem oil though for all my jades that keep getting pm. maybe it’ll keep me from having to buy the horticulture grade hydrogen peroxide

[@annelikriek6294]

Do you think this will help with other fungus? I think I might have a fungi on my Hoya Krimson Queen. Some small browny-gray "splashes" on under-side of the light leaves. Love your videos! Entertaining and very helpful. Thank you

[@betsybegonia]

Neem oil is a great fungicide, so it could very well help. Or you could mix 4 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide with 4 cups of water and spray them with that.

[@annelikriek6294]

@@betsybegonia thank you so much!

[@betsybegonia]

@@annelikriek6294 Like, 3-9% hydrogen peroxide. Nothing crazy strong or it'll burn the leaves.

[@annelikriek6294]

@@betsybegonia ok, thank you very much. Yes, I don't want to harm my plant.

[@carlamoraisdesousamoreirad5159]

You saved my life!!

[@hollybeck605]

Oh Betsy. I missed you so much you quirky quirky lady!

[@JimMeeker]

Whoa! That's a big KnotDude!

[@harikamahendra]

Thank you for warning about neem oil killing pollinators. I didn't know. I use it on my hibiscus plants which attract aphids. I have three hibiscus plants and they take turns in getting aphids. I have to use neem oil every week. I prophylactically spray the other two when one gets aphids which I won't be doing anymore. We want those bees to stay alive! Thank you! 🙏😘💕

[@betsybegonia]

Basically it messes with insects'' hormones and stops them from eating, mating, etc.

[@astrophelstarcatcher2598]

NOTIF SQUAD

[@betsybegonia]

😂💚 I am grateful.

[@marieandruby]

Thanks for that! And I didn't know neem oil will kill pollinators! Good to know. 🌿💚

[@jenniferkeetch9848]

Hey! When you spray your begonias do you just let them dry and leave them? Or do you rinse them off? I use grow lights, do I need to keep them out of the light after treating? 😊 thanks in advance!! I’ve been battling powdery mildew for a month now, everytime a new leaves comes it has mold cry😢

[@B1gplantmama98]

You should totally mime a plant care video. I can’t remember what you’re trained in🙈

[@betsybegonia]

😂 One of these days I'm gonna accept that challenge. You will rue that day.

[@sassysucculent6291]

Ehhhwww this is an excellent idea 😝😆

[@alex0589]

LOL. This will go from a "niche" channel to a "N I C H E" Channel real quick.

[@Rena-ej7vv]

Betsy Begonia omg please do

[@coloh9928]

Trying this today. Does it help at all with bacterial leaf spot?

[@itsminal6769]

Hiee, neem oil does not harm any good bugs like butterflies, spider and ladybugs or any pollinator(basically all good bugs). Just kills bad bug guys, so please feel free to use anywhere. ❤️❤️❤️

[@betsybegonia]

They can be harmed if neem oil is on flower buds, from what I've read. 🤔 I will look into this, thank you.

[@betsybegonia]

I pinned a new comment with updated info. Looks like you're just meant to avoid spraying it directly on blooms. Thank you for sharing this!

[@itsminal6769]

Thank you for understanding my point. You are so quick. Really appreciated ❤️

[@merylenetaguibao3033]

Hi Betsy,. Are you gonna spray your plant with neem weekly? And for how long?

[@pamcardinal1249]

thank you for this information! I'm just confused because i was always thinking I couldn't get begonia leaves wet. But I'll watch for that nasty powdery mildew! Pam in Colorado

[@betsybegonia]

Plants get rained on, leaves can get wet. You just don't want them to stay wet for a really long time--Begonia rex in particular.

[@リア花子]

Yay! Just needed this. I wonder where Betsy bought her coffee table. Please let me know :) I want one. Thanks!

[@betsybegonia]

Maisons du Monde. 😂

[@Jacque1112]

Question! After spraying, should I Iet it sit for a few and then wipe the leaves, or is it okay to let the plant air dry??

[@ayleighkay]

Oh how I adore thee (and thy caffeine), Betsy 💚💚

[@feliciawilliams9299]

Hi Betsy! Just brought a Begonia today, watching you give tips and getting completely tickled along the way! I love your silly plantness🤪🌿🌺...I'm here to stay!

[@feliciawilliams9299]

"Burn your house down if you have spider mites!!"😜🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Fairymetalparadise]

Hi, could this be what is on my philodendron melanochrysum? It seems to be, but I haven’t seen anything specific to that plant though.

[@pyratequeen8682]

Ya girl got powdery mildew on her syngonium. I am so glad you had a video on this because had I not seen this, I would have continued on using just neem oil and soap. 🤦

[@SharonCullenArt]

I have gone through your video a couple times, I have the formula of Neem oil, soap, and baking sodas in water but you never said how often you do this. You said the first way in the sun is once a week, but this spray I couldn’t find the frequency for. Maybe I missed it.

[@betsybegonia]

Sorry, repeat once a week until symptoms are gone.

[@Clutchpearls]

I literally found the girl version of myself! Loves plants, hyper,bubbly, looses their train of..........oh what was I talking about?!🤣

[@Landbfksiehdksk]

How often should I spray the plant?

[@zetagundamzz]

Oh how I missed you, Betsy Begonia

[@betsybegonia]

How do I miss thee? Let me count the ways.

[@Jendo70]

Oh my lord I think that is what I JUST discovered on my Begonia maculata - great timing Betsy! ❤️

[@betsybegonia]

GET IT. GET IT OUT.

[@mariocean808]

"They need about four months of space" 🤣 💚

[@bremenschmidt2437]

you're funny, love the video and the information! :)

[@marahbaker8615]

Betsey my dear you've got me itching to go begonia shopping

[@paigemcmaster5040]

What about rex begonias? Don't they hate their leaves being wet, and will just wilt if I spray this on them?

[@bubblegummel]

Girl, you crazy as hell and I love it

[@56Linnea]

How often do you need to spray this solution?

[@msmandy00]

You need your own tv show! 💚🌱💚

[@betsybegonia]

This is it! 😂

[@msmandy00]

Betsy Begonia lol I guess you’re right!! I just find you so entertaining!

[@betsybegonia]

@@msmandy00 That's really nice, thanks. I'm glad you enjoy my channel. 😊

[@TheOnlyOluwa]

i would love to see you do some videos in french! helps me practice and learn french plant terminology

[@PeanutsPlants]

Great advice!! This video will save begonias!! #saveabegonia 🌿😍

[@aoc18349r]

Do you have to spray down your begonia after with water to wash off the neem oil? I have read that if you leave it on the begonias it might burn the leaves

[@kimipbnikhuma8000]

Omagaaah !!! She's so funny yet so cute ☺️ super enjoy this video I totes forget my cat crying on the window sill asking me to take her in 😹😹😹

[@betsybegonia]

Let the poor thing in! 😂

[@Whitterswhit]

Hello! Recently came across your channel. I’m really hoping you see this, or someone haha. My dad gave me a polka dot begonia years ago. My dad passed away this December, I’m trying to get my begonia in a healthier state. Mine is very leggy, and the canes are brown and long, they all to have green at the top with leaves. Your cane doesn’t look to be brown at all? What am I doing wrong?

[@betsybegonia]

They can get woody with time. Mine is just very young. It's a lot of cuttings that they rooted and stuck in a pot together so it looks full and healthy.

[@Whitterswhit]

Betsy Begonia Ok awesome, thank you! I have some starts that I want to give to my siblings and they are finally growing roots. Yay!

[@avaf1084]

I don't have any begonias for that reason, but I enjoyed watching your video anyway.

[@betsybegonia]

Well thank you for sticking around!

[@astridekko9229]

So... with the skim milk.. is direct sunlight outside? Or can it be inside too? Also my begonia’s are showing signs of stress on leavetips, (one seems to be sick and the leaves just rot away) but no sign of the powdery stuff... can that still be powdery mildew? Thanks🌿

[@betsybegonia]

Indoor direct sunlight should suffice, I would imagine. Could be due to chlorine in the water, could be fungal, could be overwatering, could be the leaves staying wet for too long after a water. Hard to say. If you fear it's fungal, I'd treat with the neem oil mix or 4 tablespoons of 3% hydrogen peroxide in 4 cups of water.

[@astridekko9229]

Betsy Begonia thank you 🌿

[@carolinevoorhees4081]

Do you always have to cut off the leaves that have mold or can you wash them and then spray them with the solution without cutting off the mold leaves? (asking because my brand new Rex only have one leaf without mold on it)

[@k700i]

Omg mine just went really bad 💀 thank you for this help!!!

[@shamimabdi8640]

How often I need to do this?

[@Kati-did]

lost my last begonia to powdery mildew. I couldn't find a way to treat. Maybe I will be brave enough to get another this year.

[@valiumsurbanjungle2041]

Aaaah the magic, STINKETYSTINKEESTINK potion 💜

[@betsybegonia]

😂 Mmmm garlic and rotten onions.