Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Plant Types: Shrub-Like

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 10 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 8 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Other: Year round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Begonia

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Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2023-10-02
Palmate multisect begonia
Location: Fairfax, VA | December, 2023
Date: 2023-12-16
Location: My garden, Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens in South Amana, IA
Date: 2008-09-03

Date: April
Bipinnatifida in bloom
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Any tips by eclayne Oct 1, 2012 8:24 PM 4

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