| Botanical name | Begonia x hybrids |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | They carry large, camellia-like flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow and white. |
| Common name(s) | Tuberous begonia |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | They have decorative foliage. |
| Planting instructions | Plant tubers with the indented side facing upwards and cover with ±30mm of compost-enriched soil. |
| Maintenance | This plant needs to be watered and fed regularly. |
| Soil conditions | These plants prefer compost-enriched soil. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Excellent for hanging baskets, containers and window boxes. |
| Interesting info | Tuberous begonias like humid, cool summer conditions and are dormant in winter. |
Begonia x hybrids (Tuberous begonia)
- Botanical name: Begonia x hybrids
- Common name(s): Tuberous begonia
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Tuberous begonias like humid, cool summer conditions and are dormant in winter. They have decorative foliage with large, camellia-like flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow and white. Plant tubers with the indented side facing upwards and cover with ±30mm of compost-enriched soil. Water and feed regularly. Excellent for hanging baskets, containers and window boxes.
Family: Begoniaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: be – GO – nee – ah
Begonia x hybrids requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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They carry large, camellia-like flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow and white. 
They have decorative foliage.
