Begonia Leaves Are Waxy Shiny Thinning And Have Crystals On Them

Question From: J. PALMER - Urbandale, Iowa, United States
Q: My begonia leaves look very waxy and shiny. The leaves look to be fading and thinning just a small bit. There looks like they have sugary crystals on them. The group I planted a week and a half ago seem to be pulling out of it. Any ideas as to what is going on? I bought from two different private reputable garden places.

A: The temperature of the soil should be 60 degrees. They may be freezing to death. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy