A handsome foliage houseplant with rounded dark green leaves which are crested and have frilly margins. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 35cm. Flowers January to April. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Begonia feastii bunchii
A handsome foliage houseplant with rounded dark green leaves which are crested and have frilly margins
Additional information
| Generic | Begonia |
|---|---|
| Species | feastii |
| Varietry | bunchii |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Spread | 35cm |
| 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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