Ice begonias are known, among other things, as grave plants, but that doesn't necessarily contribute to their popularity. But they are also ideal for planting in pots and balcony boxes, where they provide a splash of color all summer long.
How do I care for ice begonias on the balcony?
Ice begonias are undemanding balcony plants that thrive best in partial shade. They require slightly moist substrate and moderate fertilization. The flowering period extends from May to the first frost. Although they are not hardy, ice begonias can be overwintered without any problems.
Does the ice begonia need sun or shade?
The ice begonia is a fairly undemanding plant that thrives well in both shade and sun. However, it feels particularly comfortable in partial shade. There the ice begonia shows its abundance of flowers particularly lushly. The flowering period begins in May and only ends with the first frost. With little effort you can decorate your balcony.
How do I care for ice begonias on the balcony?
On the balcony, the ice begonia only needs slightly more care than in the flower bed. The substrate in the balcony box should always be a little moist and only dry slightly on the surface before you water again. However, under no circumstances should waterlogging occur, otherwise your ice begonia will die. Off and add a little liquid fertilizer (€14.00 on Amazon) to the irrigation water.
What colors do ice begonias come in?
With ice begonias, both the colors of the foliage and the flowers can vary. The foliage can be green or reddish, the flower colors range from white to pink to red. Two-color variants are very decorative.
Are ice begonias hardy?
Unfortunately, the ice begonia is anything but hardy. It freezes at around 0°C. Often a new plant is simply bought in spring. But that's not necessary, because you can easily overwinter the ice begonia.
To do this, the plant must be moved to a frost-free place in good time. Temperatures around 15 °C are ideal. If it is light enough there, the ice begonia will continue to bloom, sometimes all winter long.
The most important things in brief:
- good for balcony boxes
- easy to care for and undemanding
- Flower colors: white, pink and red tones
- Flowering time: from May to the first frost
- not hardy
- basically perennial
- can be wintered well
Tip
Ice begonias are ideal for planting balcony boxes in shades of pink and red.
