Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Originator: Naron Stewart
Date of Origin: 1992
Plant Types: Cane Stem – Mallet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches, possibly heigher but needs staking
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Rosy-red when grown in high light
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Begonia
Also sold as:
  • Frosty

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Location: my garden, Sarasota FL
Date: 2022-01-05
Location: My garden
Date: 2023-09-01
Location: Middle TN
Location: Saint Helena Island, SC
Date: 2013-06-24
Location: my garden, Sarasota FL
Date: 2015-11-21
Wonderful contrast plant, usually stays quite small
Location: my garden, Sarasota FL
Date: 2015-11-21
Very shiny, pearly white leaves with dark green veins in the fall

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
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Begonia by tarastrohmhotmailcom Feb 9, 2023 12:04 PM 0

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