Plant questions

Real questions from home gardeners, the kind people post with a worried photo, answered by GrowPls: what's likely going on, what to do about it, and when to worry.

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  Why is my begonia dropping leaves after bringing it indoors?

  The sudden move from outdoors to indoors has likely shocked the begonia, and the new light, temperature and watering routine are causing leaf drop. Give it bright indirect light, adjust watering so the top of the soil dries slightly between waterings, and trim any dead or mushy stems so it can regrow.

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  angel wing begonia

  Is it normal for my angel wing begonia canes to grow and lean downward?

  Yes, that arching, downward growth is normal for angel wing begonias—they are naturally cane-like and tend to lean as they get tall. Give them a stake or prune the stems to keep the plant bushy and supported.

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