Begonia Betulia Candy (Pink Begonia) - H35 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to water a Begonia without damaging the flowers? Always water directly at the base of the plant, never wetting the flowers or leaves. Moisture on the petals encourages gray mold. Keep the soil slightly moist and always empty the saucer after watering.
Is the Begonia Betulia Candy toxic to pets? Yes, Begonia contains irritating calcium oxalates. It is toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. Keep it out of reach of pets and young children.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌸 Generous, long-lasting pink flowering • 🍃 Glossy dark green foliage • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H35 cm | Pot Ø19 cm • ⚠️ Toxic to animals
The Begonia Betulia 'Candy', or Pink Begonia, is a compact flowering plant with a bushy habit. Its bright candy-pink flowers, produced abundantly above glossy dark green foliage, create an immediate splash of color — and flowering can last for several months with proper care.
Easy to care for, ideal for a living room, office, or bright balcony. Pair it with Begonias and flowering indoor plants. Please note: toxic if ingested by animals.
Which Begonia variety should you choose?
Three Begonias are available in our catalogue — with very different profiles:
- Begonia Betulia 'Candy' (this plant) — generous, long-lasting candy-pink flowering, with a compact, bushy habit H35 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The most floriferous and colorful.
- Begonia Maculata — spectacular white-spotted foliage on an olive-green background, compact size H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The most graphic and original.
- Begonia Maculata 'Wightii' — the same spotted foliage as Maculata, with a deep red underside and a compact size. The most contrasting version.
Betulia Candy is the only flowering variety in our catalogue — if you're looking for a plant that adds color through its flowers rather than its foliage, this is the one.
Exposure & placement
The Begonia Betulia 'Candy' needs light to flower generously — this is its main requirement. Too much shade and flowering will gradually stop.
- Ideal exposure: bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window.
- Tolerates: light partial shade — but flowering will be less abundant.
- Avoid: direct afternoon sun, which burns the flowers and leaves.
- Temperature: 15–25 °C, without sudden fluctuations or drafts.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-drained — universal potting soil with perlite.
If flowering slows down or stops, the primary cause is almost always insufficient light. Move the plant closer to a window before changing watering or fertilization.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist without ever waterlogging it.
- Frequency: approximately twice a week during flowering, reduced in winter.
- Technique: water the substrate directly without wetting the flowers — moisture on the petals encourages rot.
- Drainage: a pot with drainage holes is essential; empty the saucer after watering.
- Humidity: it thrives in 50–60% ambient humidity — avoid misting the flowers.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid fertilizer for flowering plants, every 2 weeks in spring and summer.
- Cleaning: gently remove faded flowers to encourage continuous new blooms.
Removing faded flowers regularly is the most effective way to extend flowering — each removed flower stimulates the production of new buds. The first few days matter: a few simple steps help you welcome a new plant.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The Begonia Betulia 'Candy' brings color to places where most green plants remain understated — its bright pink flowers create a cheerful, luminous focal point.
- Alone on a desk or shelf: in a white or dusty-pink ceramic pot, it immediately creates a bright, floral atmosphere.
- In an arrangement: pair it with a Peperomia or Pilea with green foliage to make its pink flowers stand out through contrast.
- On a bright balcony: its compact growth habit and extended flowering period make it an ideal plant for decorating a balcony or terrace protected from direct sun.
Its candy-pink flowers contrast beautifully with dark pots and surfaces — concrete, slate, or black ceramic create a highly striking graphic effect.
Verdeia Tips
- Remove faded flowers regularly — this is the number one step for continuous blooming. Leaving a faded flower in place diverts the plant's energy toward seed production rather than new buds.
- Never water the flowers directly — moisture on the petals encourages gray mold (Botrytis), which can quickly contaminate the entire plant. Always water at the base, onto the substrate.
- Fertilize regularly during flowering — such generous flowering consumes a lot of nutrients. Without regular feeding, the flowers become smaller and flowering will quickly lose vigor.
- Reduce watering in winter — the Begonia enters a partial dormancy. Keep the substrate slightly moist but space out waterings. Resume fertilizing when warmer weather returns.
- Protect it from the cold — below 12 °C, growth stops and the stems may rot. Bring it indoors before the first cold weather if you have placed it outdoors.
- ⚠️ Toxic to animals and humans — contains irritating calcium oxalates. Keep it out of reach of cats, dogs, and young children. In a household with pets, it is best to choose from the pet-friendly plants.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Begonia Betulia 'Candy'
- Common name: Pink begonia, Begonia Betulia Candy
- Family: Begoniaceae
- Origin: tropical and subtropical regions
- Pot diameter: 19 cm
- Approximate height: 35 cm
- Adult size: up to 40–50 cm indoors
- Light exposure: bright indirect light — avoid direct afternoon sun
- Watering: moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist; do not wet the flowers
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: toxic if ingested (calcium oxalates)
- Decorative style: Flowering / Colorful / Contemporary
- Special feature: prolonged pink flowering for several months, compact bushy growth, encouraged by removing faded flowers
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of flowering and foliage density naturally vary depending on light and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.