A beautiful showy free flowering houseplant producing masses of brightly coloured 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 ‘Mandela’
A beautiful showy free flowering houseplant producing masses of brightly coloured flowers.
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Begonia |
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Species | elatior |
Varietry | 'Mandela' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | yellow |
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 |
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