If you stick your finger in the soil next to the plant grown outdoors, and it is dry to your firs knuckle it is time to water them. Watering Begonias is tricky for beginners as they like being constantly watered but dislike too much water stagnating around their roots. Indoors you can place your Begonia Cucullata in a south or east-facing window, but same as for outdoors it will do well in any lighting, as long as you don’t shock it. Slowly increase the light so that it has time to get used to it, and it will do just fine. If you bought a begonia in a store and it has been sitting in the total shade, for example, do not plant it in direct sunlight right away. It will thrive in shade as well as in direct light, but the important thing is to acclimate them if you are drastically changing their environment. When grown outside the Begonia Cucullata will do well in any light. If you are thinking of growing it in a pot indoors, also make sure it has a very well-draining soil, even more so than outside, and keep it on the acidic side. Just like most Begonias keep in mind that the Begonia Cucullata will not tolerate wet feet- water stagnation at the roots, so think of this when choosing a spot in your garden. Simple pH soil kits are sold in garden centers, and you can take samples from different parts of your garden and see how acidic or basic it is. If you are not sure of the pH properties of your garden soil a good idea would be to test it.
If you have very basic soil in your garden a good idea would be to add some peat, this will not only make the soil more acidic but also help with humidity retention of the soil so that you don’t have to water as often. When planted outside the Begonia Cucullata will like a well-draining humus-rich soil that is slightly acidic (5.5 to 6.5 pH). Frequently asked questions about Begonia Cucullata.
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