Friday, May 8, 2020

Begonia Tuberous

I have two Begonia Tuberous, a white double and a red double ones. For winter time I usually keep Begonia tubers in dry soil pots occasionally watering them. Begonia Tuberous tolerates well winter storage. This year in early March I opened pots with them and saw that several young shoots emerged from the tubers. In April the shoots grew up fast and even gave first flowers indoor. 




Tuberous begonias bloom throughout the summer, mostly in shady spots where few other plants can grow. They are often used as container plants on patios and porches, in hanging baskets and as bedding plants. I always choose a protected windless spot. For most of the day, the plants will be shaded so that the sun does not hurt them. But they need a good indirect light at another time.



I noticed Begonia roots develop from the bottom, sides and top of the tuber, and stems sprout from the top. Once stems have reached 3 - 4 cm, it's time to pot the tubers into larger containers, or in permanent summer tubs.  


I try to accustom the plants to outdoor conditions moving them on a warm day to a shaded,  sheltered place, like a balcony.  At night I bring them back indoor until the temperature has cooled
I know Begonia is a tender plant and needs warm weather to be planted in the garden. Therefore I am in no hurry to transfer my plants outdoors. Here it is growing in a container near the pond.



Have you grown Begonias Tuberous before? What is your experience?

36 comments:

  1. Hi Nadezda,
    I grow Begonia tuber this spring, and that's the first time for many years. I have got very fond of begonia, so we have a similar interest in them :)
    I have bought the tubers in March so they are not so big yet. I have them planted in my greenhouse. In the weekend it will be very cold here, so they stay inside until it gets warmer.
    Your looks great and big!
    Hugs!

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    1. It's nice you love Begonia as well, Marit.
      If you want to grow Begonia in a container, it does not need a big one, you can plant tubers in a pot slightly larger than the tubers.
      Sure it will grow well on your garden.

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  2. Good morning dear Nadeza,
    I love to see this Begonia but I don't have it. Great that it starts blooming.
    Never knew you had a pond it's beautiful.
    Have a wonderful weekend ahead in good health
    Rosehugs Marijke

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    1. Marijke, I have a pond for more than 10 years, I dug it myself (I was younger that time :-)I love pond but it needs treatment every spring and fall.
      Happy Sunday!

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  3. I find begonias very attractive and we quite often use them in our garden as border plants. Garden centres are now open here but only by pre-order and pick up. It doesn't seem very satisfactory not to be able to choose your own plants.

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    1. I agree David I do like to choose the plant, watch it from all sides. My Begonias grow many years in the garden.
      Happy weekend!

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  4. Your keeping begonia is excellent though they are cold resistant.
    Take care and be safe.

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    1. Thank you roughterrain crane,
      take care you too.

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  5. Me encantan estas begonias pero no se me dan bien, ahora mismo tengo una que está creciendo muy bien. Besos.

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    1. Las begonias no son fáciles de cultivar, Teresa. Cuando las raíces son pequeñas, las begonias no florecen. Debemos esperar hasta que maduren.
      Abrazo

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  6. It is beautiful flowers. Have a nice weekend Nadezda.

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  7. Suloiset begoniat. Valitettavasti minulla ei ole noita kaunottaria.

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  8. Your begonias are both wonderful. I never had begonias.
    I loved the pond, your garden must be fantastic.
    Have a nice weekend and keep safe

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    1. I love the pond as well, Maria.
      Happy Sunday!

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  9. Dear Nadezda!
    Your begonias are lovely. It is worth planting these beautiful flowers because they please our eyes throughout the summer.
    I always buy begonias with flowers after May 15.
    Hugs and greetings.
    Lucja

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    1. Lucja, I'm glad you love Begonias and buy them for your garden. Of course, they decorate your summer days very well.
      Hugs!

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  10. Beautiful! I love Begonia both of the foliage and flower!

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  11. I hope your begonias are safely indoors now! We had wet snow today and maybe you had it too?! I haven't grown Begonia tuberous but I know they are rewarding bloomers. Best of luck with yours! :)

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    1. Oh, wet snow in May. Fortunately we didn't have no snow, it was strong North wind and showers, Tistou. My begonias are at the greenhouse, I transferred them yesterday. Hope all my plants survive well this cold week.

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  12. We’re still waiting to see whether the begonias that we had last year will regrow this year.

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  13. Bellissime! Mai coltivate perché in casa mi soffrono più o meno tutte le piante...Complimenti per le tue però!!

    Buona giornata e buon ritorno alla normalità :)

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    1. Yes, begonia is a pretty plant Gabriel, I think you might grow it outside in your climate.
      Have a nice day!

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  14. The photos of your begonias are beautiful, Nadezda. Brighten up the day!
    Take care! Hugs!

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    1. Thank you Tania, glad you love bright flowers.
      Hugs!

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  15. nice article guys
    have a nice day :)

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  16. Adoro Begonias!
    As imagens estão lindas;
    Abraços.
    janicce.

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    1. Me alegro que te gustan begonias tambien, Janicce.
      Cuidate!

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  17. Dear Nadezda,
    thank you for this interesting post. It's my first Begonia year an so I really appreciate your advices. I planted them in pots standing on the eastern side of the house where they are protected by the cherry tree shadow. Cross the fingers ... I'm curious.
    All my best, thank you for your lovely words and have a good garden time
    Elisabeth

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    1. Sure your begonias look beautiful, Elizabeth. They grow well in shadow place, mine are in greenhouse till now because of cold nights.

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  18. red and white colors so attractive ….wonderful

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    1. Thank you Tanza, glad you love bright colors.

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