Beefsteak Begonia. A handsome foliage houseplant with thick rounded dark green leaves reddish-brown underneath. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 35cm. Flowers January to April. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Begonia erythrophylla
A handsome foliage houseplant with thick rounded dark green leaves reddish-brown underneath
Additional information
| Generic | Begonia |
|---|---|
| Species | erythrophylla |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Beefsteak Begonia |
| 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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