![]() ![]() Whether you’re successful or not will also depend on factors outside your control, such as what kind of light and humidity you’re getting indoors. You can always level up, of course, but you might just want to avoid the frustration. There are so many beautiful wax begonias and rex begonias to choose from to boost your confidence. My advice is to try to play the game in easy mode first. If you’re buying a begonia from a plant nursery, this information should also come on the grower’s label. I wrote about the different types of begonias in this guide. How do I know what kind of begonia I have? Colorful rex begonias take center stage in this houseplant collection. But you should eventually transplant them in the garden. However, you can start tuberous begonias indoors, just to get ahead of the gardening season, especially if you’re in a climate with short summers. The bulbs are also prone to rotting due to overwatering in an indoor setting. Hard mode: cane begonias, such as the Insta-popular ‘Angel wing’ begonia, are a bit of a challenge if you’re new to growing houseplants.ĭo not attempt: tuberous begonias don’t do well in indoor containers because they need a good amount of light and very good drainage. ![]() Intermediate mode: rex begonias can be grown indoors provided they get enough humidity (more on that below) Cane begonias and rex begonias grown in pots. If this were a video game about begonias, you could choose four levels of difficulty:Įasy mode: rhizomatous begonias and semperflorens (wax) begonias are relatively easy to grow indoors, even for newbie plant parents. Here are my recommendations (from easy to hard) to set you up for success. ![]() The trick to growing begonias as houseplants lies in which variety you’ll choose. But begonias can be equally happy as houseplants and can be grown indoors year-round. In our previous growing guide, we talked about how begonias can brighten up your garden with their colorful long-lasting blooms and stunning foliage patterns. ![]()
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