Re: Begonia question

Hi

The sun and snow combination seem to be making my windows much warmer here
in Massachusetts.  Begonias generally prefer less sun and a drier soil.
However, this year I have had to water more often.  Does the plant feel
totally dried out.  I do believe it probably is also getting too much sun in
a south facing window because of the snow situation.

Peggy in Massachusetts

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bobbi Diehl" <diehlr@INDIANA.EDU>
To: <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 12:30 PM
Subject: [SG] Begonia question


> Hello,
>
> This is off topic, but for all who grow begonias indoors during the
> winter, I have a hanging begonia in a pot in my kitchen greenhouse window,
> which faces south. I just noticed that its leaves have become thin and
> extremely pale (the begonia is 'Tom Ment II', with silver-speckled green
> leaves and coral colored blooms occasionally. Is it getting too much
> light? Should I move it to a dimmer location? Is the almost-constant snow
> outside a factor? Should I fertilize? Water less? Water more? All advice
> appreciated. (NB, it is an ancient begonia that grew in an east window in
> our previous house. Nothing has changed except the exposure. We have no
> suitable east window here.)
>
> Bobbi Diehl
> Bloomington, IN
> zone 5/6
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