how do you take care of a potted begonia?

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You did not mention where you live, we just repotted ours with new inside vitamin dirt and brought it in as it was 29 degrees last night.  Does well in morning sunny window.  Water when needed....don't let it dry out, cut off any dead buds or leaves.

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