Begonia grandis

continental : Locate the the Begonia grandis In a sunny place.
The Begonia grandis doesn't like temperatures below zero, but in the Summer we can grow it outside without any problems.

alpine : Plant which needs at least a few hours a day of solar light.
During the summer the the Begonia grandis can be grown in the garden; during the rest of the year it should be located in a sheltered place.

mediterranean : We suggest placing the the Begonia grandis so that it can receive at least a few hours of direct solar rays.
We suggest cultivating these plants outdoors, but only during the spring and summer months.

continental : Let’s try to always keep the growing substratum of the the Begonia grandis damp, watering very frequently with 1,5 litres of water; if the weather is very hot and dry we even water every 0-1 weeks.

alpine : As the hot season arrives, these plants need abundant and regular watering, using 14 litres of water, which keep the soil cool and damp; let’s water every 1-2 weeks, or even more often if it is very hot.

mediterranean : The Begonia grandis loves damp and cool soils, therefore it is necessary to water it very often, keeping the soil slightly damp; in any case it is always advisable to avoid water stagnation and excess watering: it is best to water every 0-0 weeks.

Fertilization Begonia grandis : During the summer months our plants need regular fertilization, every 15-20 days; let’s use a fertilizer for green or flowering plants, to add to the irrigating water.

Treatments Begonia grandis : During the hot months attacks by ticks and rust are likely; the treatments should be applied during the coolest hours of the day. If possible, we suggest avoiding treatments with wide-range products, which could kill the populations of useful insects: let’s favour specific products.