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 ‘Fireglow’
A beautiful showy free flowering houseplant producing masses of brightly coloured flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Begonia |
|---|---|
| Species | elatior |
| Varietry | 'Fireglow' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| 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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