Begonia "Dream Lover"
Begonia 'Dream Lover' is a very nice cane-like hybrid. The leaves are dark green with a lot of small silver spots. The pink flowers hang down in large clusters. The pink color of the flowers has a slight lavender tint to them. This cultivar blooms freely.
Basic Care
As with most Begonias, the Dream Lover need bright, indirect light. This means the indoor varieties prefer a spot near a large window with a sheer curtain to protect them from any direct sunlight. Direct sun can burn their leaves. The fact that begonias like shade outdoors makes them ideal for growing inside.
The best way to know when to water your Begonia is to check the soil with your finger every few days. Begonias like evenly moist soil, but they prefer to dry out just a bit between waterings. Stick your finger in the soil up to the first knuckle—if it’s dry, water it. When watering your Begonia, opt for distilled water or rainwater if possible, as the plant can be sensitive to the dissolved salts in tap water. This sensitivity can cause some browning of the leaves, which is typically not fatal to the plant, but can detract from your Begonia’s appearance.
What You Get
The exact, healthy, rooted plant, growing in a 3" nursery pot.
