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Begonia Species, Bolivian Begonia

Begoniaboliviensis

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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
boliviensis (boh-liv-ee-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Begonia argentinensis
Height

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Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red-Orange
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Textured
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Classification

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Alameda, California

Calistoga, California

Clayton, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Santa Barbara, California

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Norfolk, Virginia

Tacoma, Washington

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