Introduction

What are Begonias?

Why Watering is Important

Bottom Watering vs Top Watering

Bottom Watering

What You’ll Need

Step-by-Step Guide

Benefits of Bottom Watering

Top Watering

What You’ll Need

Step-by-Step Guide

Benefits of Top Watering

Conclusion

# Introduction
When it comes to caring for your begonias, one of the most important factors is ensuring that you’re watering them correctly. While there are a few different methods for watering begonias, the question remains: should you water them from the top or bottom? The answer may surprise you. In this article, we’ll discuss the differences between top and bottom watering, and provide step-by-step guides on how to do each properly. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be well on your way to having beautiful begonias in no time!

## What are Begonias?
Begonias are a type of flowering plant that can be found in both outdoor and indoor gardens. They come in various sizes and shapes, ranging from tiny plants with delicate flowers to tall plants with large blooms. Depending on the variety, begonias can have colorful blooms in shades of white, pink, or red. Begonias require minimal maintenance but need to receive adequate amounts of water and sunlight in order to thrive.

## Why Watering is Important
Water is essential for your begonias to grow and thrive. It helps keep their leaves hydrated and prevents them from wilting or dying due to dehydration. In addition, water helps deliver nutrients from the soil to the plant’s roots so that it can absorb the necessary minerals it needs for healthy growth. For this reason, it’s important to make sure your begonias are getting enough water throughout the day.

## Bottom Watering vs Top Watering
When it comes to properly watering begonias, there are two main methods: top watering and bottom watering. As their names suggest, top watering involves pouring water directly onto the soil at the base of the plant while bottom watering involves pouring water into a tray beneath the plant so that it can absorb up through its roots. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages which we will discuss further below.

# Bottom Watering
Bottom watering is a great option for those who want an easy way to ensure their begonias get enough water without having to worry about overwatering them or leaving puddles on their leaves. To bottom water your begonias, all you need is a tray filled with water (preferably filtered), a shallow container large enough for your plant’s pot or container, and some soil mix specifically formulated for use with begonias (which can be purchased at any garden center).

## What You’ll Need
• Tray filled with filtered water
• Shallow container
• Soil mix specifically formulated for use with begonias

## Step-by-Step Guide
1) Fill the tray with filtered water until it reaches about an inch below its rim
2) Place your pot or container inside the shallow container
3) Place your soil mix around the edges of your pot so that it surrounds it but does not touch the surface of the filtered water 4) Place your potted Begonia into its shallow container filled with soil mix 5) Allow 10 minutes for your Begonia’s roots to absorb moisture from the tray 6) Carefully remove any excess water from the tray after 10 minutes 7) Repeat as needed

## Benefits of Bottom Watering
Bottom watering has several benefits over top watering; firstly, since you’re not pouring any extra moisture onto your Begonia’s leaves when using this method they won’t get soggy or develop fungal diseases like powdery mildew or root rot as easily as they would when using other methods. Secondly, bottom watering also helps reduce stress on your Begonia plants by ensuring they don’t dry out between watering sessions as quickly as they would when watered from above. Lastly, since all you need is a shallow container and some filtered tap water you won’t have to worry about buying additional supplies like spray bottles or mister cans like you would when top-watering your Begonia plants!

# Top Watering
Top-watering is another popular method used by many flower gardeners when caring for their Begonias; however unlike bottom-watering which only requires a shallow container and some filtered tap water – top-watering requires additional supplies such as spray bottles or mister cans in order to ensure even coverage over all areas of your Begonia plant’s leaves without over saturating them!

## What You’ll Need

• Spray bottle or mister can filled with filtered tap water • Plant food (optional but recommended) • Timer (optional but recommended)

## Step-by-Step Guide 1) Fill a spray bottle or mister can with filtered tap water 2) Apply an even mist over all areas of your Begonia’s leaves 3) If using plant food – add 1 tablespoon per gallon of filtered tap water 4) Set timer (optional but recommended); wait 10 minutes before misting again 5) Repeat steps 1 – 4 every week 6) When finished misting; allow leaves time to dry before placing back indoors 7) Repeat as needed

## Benefits of Top Watering Unlike bottom-watering which only allows moisture into contact with Begonia’s roots; top-watering allows moisture into contact with both leaves & roots – providing much needed hydration & nutrients throughout entire plant! This method also helps reduce stress on plants by ensuring adequate levels of moisture throughout entire growing season & helps promote healthy blooming cycles by providing necessary nutrients via regular mistings!

# Conclusion Whether you choose top or bottom watering for your Begonias; both methods provide adequate hydration & nutrients necessary for healthy growth & blooming cycles! While each method has its own benefits & drawbacks; taking time to understand how each works will help ensure success when caring for your begonias!