| Rhizomatous Begonia | |
| Begonia |
| Plant Types: | Rex Cultorum |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Malodorous Other |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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