Begonia
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Begonia lucerna |
| COMMON NAME | Angel wing begonia / Corallina de Lucerna |
| FAMILY |
Begoniaceae
|
| FORM | Vigorous straight can-stemmed |
| HEIGHT | 2 – 2.2m |
| CROWN SIZE | 0.35m |
| TEXTURE |
Coarse
|
| TRUNK | |
| FOLIAGE | Olive green |
| FLOWER COLOR | Rose-pink |
| SCENT |
No scent
|
| BLOOMING PERIOD |
All season
|
| SOIL | Clay Loam (Silt) Sand |
| MOISTURE |
Moderate
|
| LIGHT | Full sun, partial sunlight |
| INSECTS & DISEASE | Powdery mildew |
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Rapid
|
| SPACING |
0.9-1.8m
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES | A vigorous can-stemmed shrub which grows to a height of about 2 – 2.2m and crown size 0.35m. It has ovate olive green leaves with heavily marked silvery-white spots. It bears rose-pink flowers. It thrives in any well-drained soil and loves half day sunlight to partial shade. Use(s): It can be planted in pots as a house plant. It is also suitable for outdoor beds and as a border plant. It can be planted in pots as a house plant. It is also suitable for outdoor beds and as a border plant. |
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