Begonia x 'Tuberhybrida'

Tuberous Begonia

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Common Name:

Tuberous Begonia

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Tuberous Begonia (Begonia x 'Tuberhybrida') - Description

These Begonias feature big showy blooms in layered, pink petals that settle nicely over dark colored foliage. These plants maintain this great color from midsummer until the first frost. Put this nice and compact Begonia along a planter bed border or in a container that will become the center of attention in your courtyard or patio! Make sure it gets good afternoon shade for maximum bloom and leaf health.

Tuberous Begonia (Begonia x 'Tuberhybrida') - Blooming

There are many different types of flowers in this Genus, but the largest of them all are in the tuberous Begonia class. Begonias come in almost all colors except for blue.

Tuberous Begonia (Begonia x 'Tuberhybrida') - Growth

Most Begonias do best indoors or in greenhouses as potted plants as they do well with moderate temperatures and humidity. There are several types of Begonias with different growing patterns: cane-type, hardy, Hiemalis (Rieger), multiflora, rex, rhizomatous, semperflorens, shrub like, trailing or climbing, and tuberous Begonias. Although there's a wide variety of Begonia, types they all prefer bright indirect light or filtered sun.

Tuberous Begonia (Begonia x 'Tuberhybrida') - Planting

Propagation is done most from leaf, stem or rhizome cuttings. They can be grown from seed, but the seeds are extremely small (has been described as dust-like).

Tuberous Begonia (Begonia x 'Tuberhybrida') - Pest

Plants that prefer humid conditions are often time subject to fungal diseases and Begonias are no exception. Powdery mildew can be a problem.

Tuberous Begonia (Begonia x 'Tuberhybrida') - Soil and irrigation

Do best with light, fast draining soils. The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never soggy for very long.