Roseform Begonia | |
Tuberous Begonia | |
Begonia |
Plant Types: | Hiemalis |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Deciduous Needled |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Green: ahePc |
Flower Size: | Over 12" |
Flower Time: | Fall |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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