begonia [Lima Love]

Position in a warm room, well away from any cold draughts, at a preferred temperature between18C (65F) to 26C (80F). Grow in a humid bathroom or greenhouse or mist with water to increase humidity levels. Water regularly but do not over-water, allowing the compost to dry out a little between watering.

Remove old stems and foliage as plants die back for the winter

Propagate by basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring

May be susceptible to mealybugs, caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, vine weevils and aphids

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and stem-rot