Begonia Betulia 'Candy' — Pink Begonia — Ø19 cm — H35 cm

Exposure & Location

The Begonia Betulia 'Candy' enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its spectacular pink flowering and shiny dark green foliage. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright spot without direct sunlight for optimal flowering.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct midday sun.
• Ideal: living room, office, bedroom, balcony or sheltered terrace with windows without direct sun.
• Temperature: 15 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the Begonia appreciates bright protected spots where its spectacular pink flowering can fully flourish.

Watering & Care

• Watering: moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist without ever letting it become waterlogged.
• Frequency: about twice a week in spring-summer during flowering, reduce slightly in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate to prevent roots from sitting in water.
• Humidity: prefers 50-60% humidity, avoid misting the flowers directly.
• Fertiliser: once every two weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertiliser for flowering plants.
• Cleaning: gently remove faded flowers to encourage continuous new blooms.

The Begonia prefers regular but moderate watering — avoid excess water that causes root rot and yellowing leaves.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

With its spectacular pink flowering and shiny dark green foliage, the Begonia Betulia 'Candy' brings a bright and cheerful touch of colour to your urban jungle. It creates a bright and refreshing floral focal point.

• To pair with: Fittonia, Peperomia, Pilea, Ferns or other green-leaved plants to create a colourful contrast and highlight the pink flowering.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, dusty pink, terracotta) or woven basket to showcase the spectacular flowering.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a flowering accent plant on a balcony, terrace, living room, office or bedroom to bring a bright touch of colour.

The spectacular pink flowering creates a bright and joyful effect that brings colour and cheer to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Give it bright indirect light: to maintain its spectacular and prolonged pink flowering.
• Regularly remove faded flowers: to encourage continuous and abundant new blooms.
• Avoid wetting the flowers: water directly at the substrate to preserve the beauty of the flowers.
• Fertilise regularly during flowering: to support the production of new flowers.
• Enjoy its long-lasting flowering: the Begonia Betulia 'Candy' blooms for several months.

A true flowering gem, the Begonia Betulia 'Candy' captivates with its spectacular and abundant pink flowering that brings colour and cheer for several months. A flowering plant ideal to brighten your urban jungle with elegance.

Technical Characteristics

• Botanical name: Begonia Betulia 'Candy'
• Common name: Begonia Betulia Candy, Pink Begonia
• Family: Begoniaceae
• Origin: tropical and subtropical regions
• Dimensions on delivery: Ø19 × H35 cm
• Adult size: up to 40–50 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct midday sun
• Watering: moderate, keep substrate slightly moist
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Flowering / Colourful / Bright
• Special features: spectacular and abundant pink flowering, shiny dark green foliage, long-lasting flowering, compact and bushy habit, easy care

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of flowering and leaf density naturally vary.