Ultimate Begonia Care Guide for Indoor Plant Parents: Best of Growing Joy Replay
Thu Feb 05 2026
So what if instead of feeling mysterious, kind of weird, and sometimes dramatic, begonia care was actually much simpler than it seems? Begonias are such a beautiful and diverse family of plants, with so many stunning varieties, yet they’re often misunderstood. While they can be disappointing for some plant parents, the truth is that indoor begonia care can be surprisingly easy when you understand what they need.
That's why I am bringing a very old episode of Growing Joy back from the archives in this best of Growing Joy series where we are joined by Marc Hachadourian, otherwise known as @orchidmark. And he is the head honcho at New York Botanical Garden.
Marc joined me to break down why Begonias look the way they do, where they come from, and how we can keep them thriving indoors. From Angel Wings to Rex Begonias, this conversation covers practical watering tips, the importance of humidity for plants, and how small adjustments in holistic plant care can help plant lovers trade begonia fear for confidence and curiosity. And honestly, it’s making me want to go out and buy another angel wing polka dot begonia right this very minute!
In this episode, we learn:Marc's love of BegoniasThe Begonias (and other plants) that were featured in American GothicThe wide variety of Begonias available to plant parentsMarc's famous Houseplant Hospital and Humidity HacksGeneral care guidelines for light, soil, and watering of BegoniasWhere Begonias grow in the natural worldTroubleshooting answers: how to deal with leggy Begonias and water damage!
Mentioned in our conversation:Plant Parenting by Leslie HalleckOrchidmarc
What seed have you always wanted to grow but felt too intimidated to try?Check out the full show notes and blog for the ultimate beginner-friendly seed starting guide!
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So what if instead of feeling mysterious, kind of weird, and sometimes dramatic, begonia care was actually much simpler than it seems? Begonias are such a beautiful and diverse family of plants, with so many stunning varieties, yet they’re often misunderstood. While they can be disappointing for some plant parents, the truth is that indoor begonia care can be surprisingly easy when you understand what they need. That's why I am bringing a very old episode of Growing Joy back from the archives in this best of Growing Joy series where we are joined by Marc Hachadourian, otherwise known as @orchidmark. And he is the head honcho at New York Botanical Garden. Marc joined me to break down why Begonias look the way they do, where they come from, and how we can keep them thriving indoors. From Angel Wings to Rex Begonias, this conversation covers practical watering tips, the importance of humidity for plants, and how small adjustments in holistic plant care can help plant lovers trade begonia fear for confidence and curiosity. And honestly, it’s making me want to go out and buy another angel wing polka dot begonia right this very minute! In this episode, we learn:Marc's love of BegoniasThe Begonias (and other plants) that were featured in American GothicThe wide variety of Begonias available to plant parentsMarc's famous Houseplant Hospital and Humidity HacksGeneral care guidelines for light, soil, and watering of BegoniasWhere Begonias grow in the natural worldTroubleshooting answers: how to deal with leggy Begonias and water damage! Mentioned in our conversation:Plant Parenting by Leslie HalleckOrchidmarc What seed have you always wanted to grow but felt too intimidated to try?Check out the full show notes and blog for the ultimate beginner-friendly seed starting guide! Follow NYBG Website Instagram YouTube Facebook TikTok Bluesky Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.