Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Begoniaceae

Genus:

Begonia

Species:

Begonia malachosticta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Surface sow on fine media with light; requires consistent moisture and warmth around 21-24°C for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI