A beautiful showy free flowering houseplant producing masses of brightly coloured double orange flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 35cm. Flowers November to April. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Begonia elatior ‘Charisma’
A beautiful showy free flowering houseplant producing masses of brightly coloured double orange flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Begonia |
|---|---|
| Species | elatior |
| Varietry | 'Charisma' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Spread | 35cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | November, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Dead head regularly, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Botrytis, Powdery mildew, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Discard after flowering |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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