Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Plant Types: Rhizomatous

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)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Rhizomatous Begonia
  • Begonia

Photo Gallery
Location: Saint Johns, FL
Date: 2023-05-14
Location: Saint Johns, FL
Date: 2023-05-13
Location: Flat Rock NC
Date: 2024-04-16
New leaf in Spring shows strong pink coloration.
Location: Palm Hammock Orchid Estate (PHOE)
Date: 2013-12
in bloom - nursery stock
Location: Palm Hammock Orchid Estate (PHOE)
Date: 2013-12
nursery stock

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