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ger2003 Dubuque, IA(Zone 5a) Jun 18, 2006

I do not know what this plant is. Any info on name and care would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Gracie

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9kittymom Bartlesville, OK(Zone 6a) Jun 20, 2006

Looks like a wax leaf begonia to me. Variegated leaves and nice pink blooms.

Needs shade and quite a bit of water, but don't overwater. Is that contradictory? LOL

I have a bunch of them every year because they stay nice all summer if kept shaded.

Nice picture too.

Susan
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leaflady Hughesville, MO(Zone 5a) Jun 20, 2006

I agree. And moist but not wet is the way to go. Remember tho, that cocoanut fiber doesn't hold water well at all.

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dragonfly62 Nilwood, IL(Zone 5b) Jul 31, 2006

It is a waxed begonia. Put a pampers baby diaper in the bottom of the pot next time and it will hod some moisture for a while.

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stressbaby Fulton, MO Aug 02, 2006

Au contraire, Leaflady. Coconut husk chips (CHC) hold 7 times their dry weight in water, and coconut fiber holds 8-10 times it's dry weight in water. http://www.down-to-earth.com/coir.html

I now use CHC (the chips) instead of pine bark as the principle ingredient in my container mixes. Roots absolutely lock on to CHC. I repotted a Crassula this morning, and I could not get the chips off of the roots.

http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/607678/

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hope43 Tulsa, OK(Zone 7a) Aug 02, 2006

Really a very nice healthy one to..

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