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

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