Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Originator: Patrick J. Worley
Date of Origin: 1982
Plant Types: Trailing-Scandent

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)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Textured, olive-green, deep reddish-bronze margins.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Begonia

Photo Gallery
Location: Louisiana
Date: 2015-01
Trailing-scandent begonia (glabra x solimutata) by Patrick Worley
Location: Montreal Botanical Garden, Quebec, Canada
Date: 2017-08
conservatory
Location: Montreal Botanical Garden, Quebec, Canada
Date: 2017-08
conservatory

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