Begonia grandis var. evansiana

Adversity Begonia grandis var. evansiana : Avoid to apply treatments on plants that are not infected by parasites; in any case avoid to give pesticides or fungicides during bloom, to avoid to injure the bees. At the end of winter we can apply a Bordeaux mixture treatment, to prevent the growth of fungal diseases.

continental : We suggest to water the Begonia grandis var. evansiana very frequently, since it prefers fresh and humid soils; during the cold season water only if necessary, however avoiding the substrate to dry out completely.

alpine : Waterings shall be very frequent from April to September, trying to maintain the soil constantly humid, however avoiding water excesses; during the rest of the year we can water them occasionally

mediterranean : It is advisable very frequent and generous waterings, to maintain the soil constantly humid. We can decrease waterings in winter.

continental : The Begonia grandis var. evansiana needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
These plants are grown outside during spring and summer without any problem; in case of frost place them in a sheltered location, or cover them with frost cloth.

alpine : The Begonia grandis var. evansiana prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
It is advisable to grow these plants outside during spring and summer; since they do not tolerate the frost shelter them since the autumn, in the greenhouse or inside.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
We remind that these plants do not tolerate frost; therefore in case of frosts cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

Feed Begonia grandis var. evansiana : These plants shall be fertilized regularly, adding some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; during coldest months decrease fertilizings, providing them every 30-40 days.