Growing Conditions:
Light: Bright, indirect light year-round. They are not as sensitive to direct light as Rex begonias, but cannot handle the direct sunlight of a wax begonia.
Water: Water when the soil dries through the first half-inch, water thoroughly and let drain. Provide lots of humidity.
Temperature: Average to warm (and humid). As with all begonias, they do not like cold drafts and cannot tolerate freezing.
Soil: Airy, light, fast-draining soil.
Fertilizer: Use liquid fertilizer weekly at quarter strength or biweekly at half strength. During blooming in later winter or spring, switch to high-phosphorous fertilizer.