General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 10 to 14 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 10 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Cognac /rose
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Begonia

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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona my home
Date: 2015-12-31

Date: 2015-12-31
Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-06-23

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