The Begonia is known for its brilliant frilly flowers and its fancy foliage. This easy-to-grow, flowering specimen will flourish in the right place in your home.

Here’s what you need to know about caring for Begonias:

• Begonia Elatior hybrids do best in medium light, well-ventilated rooms.
• Watering correctly is important in the care of begonias. Soil should remain moist, but not too wet. Water begonias at the base to avoid leaf spot and the possibility of fungal diseases on flowers.
• Allow the top 20cm of the soil to dry out before watering again.
• Protect begonias from powdery mildew by supplying adequate ventilation.
• Begonias are best treated as an annual and discarded when flowering has finished.