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Family description Begonia.

Begonia are a very large genus of plants with quite diverse growing habits. Of most interest to the gardener are the fibrous rooted semperflorens bedding plants, tuberous begonias for the superb flowers, and the rex types grown as houseplants for the exotic foliage.

General care.

None of the Begonias are truely hardy although the fibrous rooted types sometimes overwinter. Many are grown just for the single summer display then discarded. All require plenty of water when in growth and protection from strong wind.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Begonia tuberous types..

So many hybrids and cultivars exist now even the botanistas are not sure of the heritage of most of these plants. Plants are dormant for the winter months as a tuber which requires bringing into growth in early spring. When in growth tuberous Begonias require plenty of feed and constantly moist soil. Plants can become top heavy and are easily damaged so do well in heavy containers.

Display characteristics for Begonia tuberous types..

• Plant type: Dicotyledon. Deciduous
• Habit: Rounded
• Type: Tuber.
• Height: 0.30 mtr.
• Spread: 0.30 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife: None
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Loam. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Container. Basket.
• Light requirements: Part sun. Shade.
• Summer water requirements: High
• Winter water requirements: None
• Minimum temperature: 5 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: 8 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: Low
• Salt tolerance: None
• Drought tolerance: Low
• Waterlogging tolerance: Medium
• Toxicity-Edibility: Unknown
• Bloom attributes: Showy display.
• Foliage attributes: Showy display.
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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