Hi y’all,
Wondering if anyone can help me out. My Begonia taconite leaves are slowly shriveling and browning. It’s currently in a 3” pot and have yet to transplant but need to. I only water when soil is dry. It’s about 7” tall. Located in New Hampshire, I keep it at the far side of my room where it’s quite dim but gets some light. Please let me know what y’all think.
by GaiasGardener
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Main things to consider: it needs more light, it needs good air humidity (about 50% at least), do not wet the leaves and do not crowd the plant (good airflow). Water when soil is dry. That’s valid for most Rexes and I would research your specific cultivar to see if has any special needs (most likely humidity related). But first, give it light as you are currently starving it, which will weaken the plant and make it prone to all sorts of issues (root rot, fungal, bacterial and pests).