Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Begoniaceae

Genus:

Begonia

Species:

Begonia hatacoa var. meisneri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Seeds are dust-like and require light for germination. Surface sow and maintain high humidity and warm temperatures.

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