Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Plant Types: Rhizomatous

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 8 to 10 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Velvety, olive green with red reverse.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Beefsteak Begonia
  • Ruby Begonia
  • Begonia

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Location: Fairfax, VA
Uploaded by JebobaTea
Uploaded by sedumzz
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Fairfax, VA... J's 
pretty young.  A few months in from a leaf
Location: Fairfax, VA
Uploaded by sedumzz
Location: Longwood gardens , PA
Date: 2021-09
conservatory

Date: 2022-03-14
Uploaded by sedumzz

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
Discussion Threads about this plant
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A beautiful specimen! by sedumzz Feb 12, 2022 8:38 PM 0

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