General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
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| Plant Height: |
Less than 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
12 inches |
| Leaves: |
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Broadleaf
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
White
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| Flower Time: |
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
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| Suitable Locations: |
Terrariums
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
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| Resistances: |
Humidity tolerant
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Division
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Posted by
plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Nov 30, 2012 7:34 PM concerning plant:
I received my first 'Bonita Shea' begonia a few years ago in a plant swap and fell in love! Unfortunately I lost my original plant to a freeze last winter but I recently purchased another one through an on line vendor. I divided it and grow one as a terrarium plant and one in a container on my back porch. The foliage on this Begonia is so pretty you wouldn't mind if you never saw a bloom! This begonia seems to thrive on bright light, heat and humidity.
Posted by
Danita (GA - Zone 7b) on Sep 30, 2011 2:48 AM concerning plant:
The leaves on Begonia 'Bonita Shea' are curled, dark green and reddish, and grow into a compact mound that looks great in a hanging basket. It has small white flowers that are cute, but the foliage is the main interest here. It can take Sun to Part Shade. This is a heat tolerant begonia and has endured 3 months of temperatures over 90 degrees F this summer. It is part of the Athens Select™collection. I got cuttings this spring and found them very easy to root in a mix of even parts of peat/perlite/vermiculite. I planted three rooted cuttings into a hanging basket and it has grown full and lush in a few months time.
My Climate: USDA Zone 7b, AHS Heat Zone 7/8, Humid
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