Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Plant Types: Shrub-Like

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: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Red stemmed, serrated greenish-bronze leaves with raised pink spots.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Species Begonia
  • Begonia

Photo Gallery
Location: Poznań
Date: 2021-06-16
Location: Bergianska Tradgarden (Stockholm, Sweden)
Date: 2017-01-15
Location: Bergianska Tradgarden (Stockholm, Sweden)
Date: 2017-01-15
Location: Bergianska Tradgarden (Stockholm, Sweden)
Date: 2017-01-15

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

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
Location: Botanical Garden Berlin
Date: 2017-01-07

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