Botanical Name: Common Names:
Begonia hybrida Gypsy White Begonia,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants Upright
Description:
Attractive compact perennial with big, reddish-purple leaves are lightly covered in short hairs and have a crinkly texture. White flowers during Summer and Autumn. Grows to 30-45cm tall x 30-45cm wide. Great for containers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Botrytis, Powdery Mildew, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Begoniaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Cream, Green, Pink, Purple, Red, Variegated
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: High
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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