Begonias are tropical and subtropical herbaceous flowers from moist climates. They generally have fleshy leaves and stems and bright, showy flowers.
| Plant Types: | Interior Plant, Perennial, Succulent |
| Light: | Shade to Partial Sun |
| Height: | 6 inches to 8 inches |
| Zones: | 13a to 15b |
| Bloom Color: | Pink, White |
| Leaf Color: | Green, Pink, Purple, Silvery, Variegated |
| Special Features: | Attractive foliage |
| Shape: | Rounded |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Loamy, Neutral, Well-Drained |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Propagation is done most from leaf, stem or rhizome cuttings. They can be grown from seed, but the seeds are extremely small (has been described as dust-like).
Propagation is done most from leaf, stem or rhizome cuttings. They can be grown from seed, but the seeds are extremely small (has been described as dust-like).
Plant Growth:
Most Begonias do best indoors or in greenhouses as potted plants as they do well with moderate temperatures and humidity. There are several types of Begonias with different growing patterns: cane-type, hardy, Hiemalis (Rieger), multiflora, rex, rhizomatous, semperflorens, shrub like, trailing or climbing, and tuberous Begonias. Although there's a wide variety of Begonia, types they all prefer bright indirect light or filtered sun.
Most Begonias do best indoors or in greenhouses as potted plants as they do well with moderate temperatures and humidity. There are several types of Begonias with different growing patterns: cane-type, hardy, Hiemalis (Rieger), multiflora, rex, rhizomatous, semperflorens, shrub like, trailing or climbing, and tuberous Begonias. Although there's a wide variety of Begonia, types they all prefer bright indirect light or filtered sun.
Blooming:
There are many different types of flowers in this Genus, but the largest of them all are in the tuberous Begonia class. Begonias come in almost all colors except for blue.
There are many different types of flowers in this Genus, but the largest of them all are in the tuberous Begonia class. Begonias come in almost all colors except for blue.
Soil and Irrigation:
Do best with light, fast draining soils. The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never soggy for very long.
Do best with light, fast draining soils. The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never soggy for very long.
Fertilization:
Two weeks after Begonias reach the two leaf stage, give a light feeding. Continue to feed once per month through the growing season. When the leaves begin to yellow in Autumn, stop fertilizing.
Two weeks after Begonias reach the two leaf stage, give a light feeding. Continue to feed once per month through the growing season. When the leaves begin to yellow in Autumn, stop fertilizing.
Pests:
Plants that prefer humid conditions are often time subject to fungal diseases and Begonias are no exception. Powdery mildew can be a problem.
Plants that prefer humid conditions are often time subject to fungal diseases and Begonias are no exception. Powdery mildew can be a problem.