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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Brilliant bronze-cinnamon-orange leaves will maintain the color when grown in brightlight.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Winter
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
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
Also sold as:
  • Autumn Embers

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Location: My Mom’s plant
Uploaded by TheCreekKid
Uploaded by TheCreekKid
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2016-09-15
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2016-07-24
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2016-07-24
Location: Indiana  zone 5
Date: 2016-05-14
Location: Indiana  zone 5
Date: 2016-05-14

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