Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Originator: U. U. Stanford
Date of Origin: 1967
Plant Types: Rhizomatous

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Rhizomatous Begonia
  • Begonia
Also sold as:
  • Hocking Black Velvet
  • Hocking Velvet

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Location: My garden room in Ontario, Canada
Date: 2022-03-12
Begonia Hocking Velvet in early bloom!
Location: My garden room in Ontario, Canada
Date: 2021-03-02
Young plant from leaf cutting held down by a marble
Location: My garden room in Ontario, Canada
Date: 2021-03-17
Location: Palm Hammock Orchid Estate (PHOE)
Date: 2016-01
nursery stock
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antsinmypants On May 20, 2024 Cuttings stuck
Started leaf propagation on 2 leaves.
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