Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
| Plant Types: |
Rhizomatous
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General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Partial or Dappled Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Soil pH Preferences: |
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
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| Plant Height: |
18 inches to 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
18 inches to 24 inches |
| Leaves: |
Evergreen
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| Fruiting Time: |
Late winter or early spring
Winter
Year Round
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
White
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Underground structures: |
Rhizome
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Other: Division of Rhizomes
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| Containers: |
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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- Water Lily Begonia
- Begonia
Posted by
mjsponies (Central Florida) on Aug 25, 2014 1:32 PM concerning plant:
Beautiful begonia for the landscape. I've found this best in early morning sun or bright shade. Any "HOT" sun will burn the leaves. At first I worried about too much water, but this year we had copious rainfall in June and early July and it did great! The blooms stand well above the plant, making it very visible in the garden.
So far I've not had any real pest problems, but I do routinely put snail bait out for surrounding plants, so that may be why I haven't noticed them. Otherwise fine, and no real issue with disease. Can easily be grown in containers also for those who live in zones where it's not hardy.
Posted by
Metrosideros (Puna, HI - Zone 10b) on Feb 3, 2015 8:33 PM concerning plant:
Beautiful large Begonia, which does well in warm, moist, shaded areas.
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