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Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Begonia (be-GON-yuh)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Hardiness

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

N/A

Bloom Time

Pink

Foliage

Blooms all year

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Other details

Good Fall Color

Succulent

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

From leaf cuttings

Soil pH requirements

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Classification

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

San Leandro, California

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Norristown, Pennsylvania

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King Begonia, Painted Begonia, Painted Leaf Begonia, Rex Begonia 'Fireflush'

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