Begonia imperialis - 1L / 14cm / Small palm making it a favourite for

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Avoid watering in a wet/dry soil cycle

Use a self-watering planter or similar system for best results

Simply add to your watering can or spray bottle and water your plants as usual

This plant stores water in leaves and roots so does not respond well to too much water - in particular when the leaves are left with moisture on them

Begonia imperialis - 1L / 14cm / Small palm making it a favourite forLight Requirements: Medium bright indirect Light is idealMoisture & Soil Requirements: Thirsty. Best watered from beneath by bottom soaking. Prefers evenly moist soil that doesn't completely dry out. Suits self watering planters or regular small top ups. Can be dramatic when dry but quickly springs back. Growth & Nutrients: Clumping tight growth habit. Suits apartments or homes of any size. Feed with a dilute general purpose fertiliser for containers