Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Begoniaceae

Genus:

Begonia

Species:

Begonia ursina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Surface sow dust-like seeds on sterile medium with high humidity. Requires light for germination and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI