Botanical Name: Begonia tuberhybrida
Common Name: Tuberous Begonia Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character mostly deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape varies from upright, single-stemmed to multi-branched spreading plant; grows from a flattened tuber Height 6" to 2' Spread 6" to 2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/out partial shade outdoor Soil well-drained potting soil Hardiness tender Morphology: Leaves simple, palmate – resembles angel-wing Begonia – to 4" wide, sometimes spotted or striped Flowers single or double flowers to 3" wide in many colors – resemble small camellias Fruit small capsule Propagation: seed, division of tubers Usage: hanging baskets, raised beds, mixed with fuchsias, ferns and lush tropical plantings Landscape Care: Watering needs regular water during growth; mist during hot weather Fertilizing 1/2 balanced, 2 times monthly during growing season Pruning snap off yellowed leaves before storing tubers Pests/Diseases mildew, botrytis - root rot (poor drainage/overwatering) Special Conditions/Other soak tubers, plant in flats, set out at 2" tall Origin: hybrids Family: Begoniaceae Notes: |
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