begonia [Honeymoon]

Grow in light, open, very well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic potting compost, whether loamless (for example with leaf mould, bark and sand) or loam-based such as John Innes No. 2, and in bright indirect light, at an optimum temperature of 19-23ºC; water moderately when in growth, with balanced liquid fertilizer at alternate waterings; lift tubers in autumn, dry off, and store, then plant again in spring; for more advice, see begonia cultivation (outdoor)

No pruning required

Propagate by basal softwood cuttings or by stem softwood cuttings of sideshoots; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence

May be affected by vine weevil, caterpillars, mealybugs, mites, thrips, and aphids

May be affected by grey moulds (Botrytis), powdery mildews, stem rot, and rhizome rot