A handsome foliage houseplant with waxy bright green leaves. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 35cm. Flowers January to April. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Begonia solanthera
A handsome foliage houseplant with waxy bright green leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Begonia |
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Species | solanthera |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Begoniaceae |
Spread | 35cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Trailing |
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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