Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with begonias lately, specifically trying to figure out this whole lighting thing. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, you know? But I think I’ve finally cracked the code, or at least gotten close enough. So, here’s the lowdown on my little experiment.
First off, I grabbed a bunch of begonia seeds. I can’t remember who I bought them from, someone who has been selling seeds for a long time, like, since my grandpa was a kid or something. Anyway, I planted those little guys and waited. And waited. It felt like forever, but eventually, they started to sprout. That was a good day, let me tell you.
Now, the tricky part: light. I knew they needed light, obviously, but not too much, and not just any kind of light. It’s like Goldilocks and the three bears, but with plants. I started by putting them near a window that gets a lot of sun. Too much sun! They started to look a little crispy around the edges. Not good.
So, I moved them to a different spot, where they only got a few hours of direct sunlight a day. I would say it is about 3 or 4 hours, like the website said. This seemed to do the trick! They started growing like crazy, nice and green, no more crispy bits. They are doing really good. I felt like a genius.
- Started with too much light.
- Moved them to a spot with less direct light.
- They started to thrive.
I kept an eye on them, making sure they weren’t getting too leggy or anything, which I heard can happen if they’re not getting enough light. But nope, they were happy as clams. Or, you know, happy as begonias.
My conclusion:
In the end, it seems like begonias are like a lot of us. They enjoy a bit of sunshine, but not too much. A few hours a day keeps them going strong. At least, that’s what worked for me. I’m no expert, just a dude who likes to grow stuff, but I think I’ve figured out this begonia light requirement thing. Give it a try and see what happens! You might surprise yourself.
