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Begoniainvolucrata

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Begonia involucrata by begoniacrazii
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Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
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Species
involucrata (in-vol-yoo-KRAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Begonia broussonetiifolia
Begonia involucrata var. purpurascens
Begonia laciniosa
Begonia metachroa
Height

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Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
Pink
Foliage
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Textured
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Classification

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow

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begoniacrazii
Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | August 2008 | positive

Small leaved species from Mexico requiring higher humidity (suitable for terrarium culture)
Does not bloom readily for me. Easy to grow.

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