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How to Care for an Escargot Begonia Plant
How to Care for an Escargot Begonia Plant. The escargot begonia is popular, red hybrid flower that gets its name from the snail-like pattern that forms at the bottom of the leaf. The plant grows in clumps, and can grow up to 12 inches in height and spread. With the proper care, the escargot begonia is an excellent plant for beds, containers, and as...
The escargot begonia is popular, red hybrid flower that gets its name from the snail-like pattern that forms at the bottom of the leaf. The plant grows in clumps, and can grow up to 12 inches in height and spread. With the proper care, the escargot begonia is an excellent plant for beds, containers, and as a plant to mix with other colorful, tropical plants in your home garden.
Things You'll Need
Well-draining soil
Soft cloth
Low-nitrogen fertilizer
Mix a very well-draining soil with the planting soil. If you are planting the escargot begonia for the first time, make sure the soil drains well and the planting location is humid and will receive partial to full shade. For maintenance care, mix sandy or loamy soil with your planting soil once a year, especially if your soil is not well draining, such as a clay soil.
Water the begonia only when the soil is dry to the touch. These plants will suffer from overwatering and water-clogged soil, and can easily die due to mildew problems. Don't let the soil completely dry out between watering, but feel the soil regularly, and if it is starting to become dry, then water it.
Remove any leaves that are dead as soon as you notice them. Also, keep your leaves free from dirt by wiping away excess dirt and debris with a soft, clean cloth. The escargot begonia has a tendency to attract mealybugs and the fungus botrytis, so removing dead leaves and keeping the leaves clean can ward off some of these problems.
Fertilize the plant rarely, if at all. If you do need to fertilize to stimulate growth, use a low-nitrogen fertilizer, such as 3-3-3, to protect the leaves from burn. Never fertilize when the plant is wet or the conditions are excessively humid.
