GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Begonia annulata

Hardiness

None Not rated by RHS (to None)

Position

Partial shade

Height × Spread

— × —

Soil

well-drained growing medium that is neither constantly wet nor allowed to dry out completely

Flowering

June–July

Toxicity

potentially toxic in large quantities due to the prevalence of oxalic acid

The Gardening Year

🪴 Plant out

🌸 In flower

✂️ Prune

Root rot: Water only when the top soil is dry and ensure pots have adequate drainage holes.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation around the plant and treat with a suitable fungicide if severe.

Spider mites: Increase humidity around the plant and spray affected areas with water or use horticultural oil.

Aphids: Wipe off by hand or spray with a strong jet of water; use insecticidal soap if infestation persists.

Leaf drop: Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity and ensure consistent, moderate watering.