Eyelash Begonia. A pretty foliage plant with light green leaves marked with brown spots and fringed with hairs. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers January to April. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Begonia bowerae
A pretty foliage plant with light green leaves marked with brown spots and fringed with hairs
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Begonia |
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Species | bowerae |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Eyelash Begonia |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Begoniaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | January, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Powdery mildew |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division |
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