Tuberous Begonia

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Begonia tuberhybrida

Common name: Tuberous Begonia

Scientific name: Begonia tuberhybrida

Begonia Tuberhybrida is an excellent houseplant which grows well as a pot/ container plant. Begonia Tuberhybrida produces large clusters of single or double flowers in almost every color.

Description

EnvironmentOutdoor
Plant typeFlowering plant
Available colorsYellow, Red, White, Pink, Orange
Growth habitUpright
Mature height7 – 8 inches
Mature width6 – 7 inches
Soil conditionWell drained, fibrous medium.
SunlightDirect light, High light intensity causes burning of leaves & flowers.
Water requirementOnce per 2 – 3 days. Need slightly wet medium condition. Do not apply too much of water.
Fertilizer requirementAdd flowering fertilizer once per week
MaintenanceNeed to remove dead leaves & flowers once per 3 – 4 days.
Common issuesHighly susceptible to diseases. Spray a recombined fungicide during the rainy season.
Pot size14cm