Begonia Species

Begoniaversicolor

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species
versicolor (VER-suh-kuh-lor)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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