Originator: | Patrick J. Worley |
Date of Origin: | 1981 |
Plant Types: | Cane Stem |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 5 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Variegated |
Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Cuttings: Leaf Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
tabbycat | On March 10, 2024 | Miscellaneous Event Put it & all house plant begonias out on back porch under cover to get nice morning sun. |
tabbycat | On July 25, 2020 | Cuttings took Water roots on all 3 so potted in moist soil. |
tabbycat | On July 13, 2020 | Cuttings stuck He sent 2 fresh cuttings & I put in water to root. plus sent 1 cutting of a pink flowering one. |
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