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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Plant Height: 6 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Begonia

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Location: Atlantic Rainforest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-13
In its natural habitat.
Location: Atlantic Rainforest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-13
Location: Atlantic Rainforest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-13
Female flowers.
Location: Atlantic Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, SE Brazil
Date: 2016-12-11
Location: Atlantic Rainforest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-13
Male flowers.
Location: Atlantic Rainforest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-13
Location: Atlantic Rainforest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-13
Location: Atlantic Rainforest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-13
Growing on rocks.
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Begonia spinibarbis by begoniaman Jan 24, 2020 1:53 AM 1

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