Begonias in full bloom are one of my favorite sights. These shade-loving flowers produce blooms in all sorts of sizes and colors. Begonias are generally easy to care for, and some varieties actually make great houseplants.

But when they are not growing in their ideal conditions, begonias will stop blooming. There are a few common reasons this happens, and the good news is that most of the causes are treatable if caught early on.

So, if your begonias aren’t blooming this season like you’d expect, with some adjustments you should be able to get them showing off their beautiful flowers again soon. Let’s take a look at the most common reasons your begonia may not be blooming, and how you can both prevent or fix the problem!