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)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 4 inches
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Deep mahogany upper and reverse with distinctive, indented green veins. New leaves almost red)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Pale pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Begonia

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Location: mid-TN
Date: 08-29-05

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.

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