Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Begoniaceae

Genus:

Begonia

Species:

Begonia arborescens var. arborescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, small birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and warm temperatures (20-25°C). Begonia seeds are extremely fine and should be surface-sown.

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