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Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia 'Whiskey'

Begoniax semperflorens-cultorum

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Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum by holeth
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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
x semperflorens-cultorum (sem-per-FLOR-enz kul-TOR-um)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
White/Near White
Foliage
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Textured
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Classification

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Annuals
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Columbus, Ohio

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Corpus Christi, TX (Zone 9a) | January 2009 | positive

Attractive foliage. Readily roots from cuttings in moist soil. Fairly drought & heat tolerant after established. Occasionally self-see...Read More

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