Begonia palmeri
Begonia palmeri
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Begoniaceae
- Genus:
- Begonia
- Species:
- Begonia palmeri
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and should be surface-sown on moist substrate. Very fine seeds require careful moisture management.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI