Plant Profile
Begonia Tamaya
The Begonia Tamaya is a beautiful and popular indoor plant, known for its coloUrful leaves and striking appearance. It features bright green leaves with red undersides, and silver spots on the top of the leaf. The Tamaya Begonia is a compact plant that typically grows to around 12 inches tall, making it perfect for small spaces such as apartments or offices. It can be grown in a pot or hanging basket, and its unique foliage adds a touch of elegance to any room.
Top Tips
✔ Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and make sure the plant is not sitting in standing water for too long. A good rule of thumb is to water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
✔ Avoid placing it in direct sunlight as this can cause damage to the leaves. Try to find a spot where it gets plenty of light, but not too much direct sun.
✔ The Tamaya Begonia prefers warm temperatures and high humidity levels. If the air in your home is too dry, you can place a humidifier near the plant or mist it with water to increase the moisture in the air.
Plant Care
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The Begonia Tamaya thrives in bright, indirect light. Too much direct sunlight can scorch its leaves and cause damage, so it's best to keep it away from windows that receive direct sunlight. However, it can tolerate some low light conditions, making it a versatile indoor plant.
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The Tamaya Begonia is a relatively easy plant to care for, although it does require a little bit of attention when it comes to watering. It prefers to be kept moist but not waterlogged, and should be watered when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so it's important to make sure the soil has good drainage and not to let the plant sit in water for too long.
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It also enjoys high humidity levels, making it a great plant for bathrooms or kitchens. If the air in your home is too dry, you can place a humidifier near the plant to increase the moisture in the air.
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The Tamaya Begonia can be fertilised once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) using a balanced liquid fertiliser. It's important not to over-fertilise the plant, as this can cause damage to the leaves.
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The Tamaya Begonia prefers warm temperatures between 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C).
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Non-toxic to pets, making it a pet-friendly plant.
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The Begonia Tamaya can be propagated from stem cuttings. Simply take a stem cutting from the plant, remove the lower leaves, and place it in a pot with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until new growth appears.
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Quick plant check up
Yellow leaves
If the leaves of the Tamaya Begonia start to turn yellow, it's a sign that the plant is either getting too much water or not enough. Check the soil moisture level and adjust your watering schedule to see if this solves the problem.
Drooping leaves
This could be a sign that the plant is not getting enough water or light. Make sure you are watering it correctly, and move it to a brighter location if necessary.
Brown, crispy edges
If the edges of the leaves start to turn brown and crispy, it could be a sign that the plant is getting too much direct sunlight or is not getting enough humidity. Move the plant to a location with less direct sunlight, or increase the humidity levels around the plant.
