Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Originator: Freda Holley
Date of Origin: 2011
Plant Types: Rex Cultorum

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 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Green with silver veining and markings. Color varies depending on temperature and will be dull during the warmer months and more vibrant during cooler weather.
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Suitable as Annual
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: Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
Date: 01/25/2021

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

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

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