Rose Begonia Care Guide Rose begonia is a very flamboyant ornamental plant with its layered and rose-like flowers.

When provided with proper care, it can remain flowering for a long time and can be grown comfortably indoors.

Need for 🌞 Light He/she likes bright environments but not direct sunlight.

Morning or evening sunshine can be tolerated.

Direct midday sun causes leaf burns.

🌡️ Temperature Ideal temperature: 15-22°C should not fall below 12°C.

Aversion to sudden changes of temperature.

💧 Irrigation The top surface of the soil should be irrigated as it dries.

Excessive irrigation causes root rot.

It is recommended not to touch the leaves and flowers during irrigation.

Irrigation is reduced in winter.

🌱 Soil Light, permeable and humid soil is ideal.

Peat + perlite mixture is appropriate.

There must be a drainage hole under the flower pot.

🌸 Fertilization During the flowering period (spring-summer), liquid flowering plant food can be given every 2-3 weeks.

No fertilizer is given in winter.

✂️ Pruning Fading flowers should be cleaned regularly.

Light pruning can be done after flowering.

Maintenance Recommendations According to 🇹🇷 Turkey Regions 🌊 Marmara Region Humidity rate is generally appropriate.

It should be protected from the midday sun in summer.

It should be kept away from drafts on the windowsill in winter.

🌿 Aegean Region Since summers are very hot and dry: It should definitely be protected from the direct sun.

Soil has to be checked more frequently.

Since humidity will decrease in environments with air conditioning, the ambient humidity can be increased without spraying water on the leaves.

☀️ Mediterranean Region High temperature and intense sun are the biggest risks.

If it is to be looked at outdoors in summer, it must be kept in the shade area.

Irrigation monitoring is important as the soil will dry out quickly.

Air conditioning and extreme heat can stress the plant.

Central 🌾 Anatolia Region Since winters are very cold: Attention should be paid to the risk of frost by the window.

It has to be removed from the window at night.

Semi-shade area should be preferred in extreme heat in summer.

Since the humidity is low, the ambient humidity can be increased.

🌧️ Black Sea Region Moist air is an advantage for begonias.

But too much moisture can lead to fungal diseases.

An airy but draught-free environment has to be provided.

The illuminated position without direct sunlight is ideal.

🏔️ Eastern Anatolia Region should be looked at indoors in winter.

It has to be kept away from cold window glass.

Sunny but warm environments should be preferred during the day.

🌞 Southeastern Anatolia Region should be grown indoors in filtered light due to extreme heat in summer.

Soil dries quickly

regular inspection is required.

Ambient humidity can be increased (by placing a water container next to it).

⚠️ Common Problems and Solutions Leaf yellowing: Excessive irrigation or root rot.

Pouring buds: sudden change of temperature or thirst.

Leaf burns: direct sun.

No flowering: Insufficient light or lack of nutrients.

Rose Begonia – Agricultural Pests Aphids: It absorbs sap in leaves and shoots, causing yellowing and twisting.

Whitefly: It occurs under the leaves, weakens the plant and leads to leaf loss.

Red spider: Occurs in hot and dry environment, forms yellow spots on leaves.

Trips: Causes discoloration and deformity in flowers and leaves.

Floury lice: It creates a cottony structure on the trunk and leaf stems and slows down development.

Protection and Fighting: Plants have to be checked regularly.

Excessive irrigation has to be avoided.

Ventilation has to be provided.

Appropriate plant protection products have to be used when necessary.