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Common Name: Begonia
Botanical Name: Begonia Rieger
Description: They have large glossy leaves and double or single flowers that come in a variety of colors. Rieger begonias are bushy, compact and profuse bloomers. It is a spectacular plant that can get so heavy with blooms that they can weigh down the succulent branches. The leaves are large and glossy and the flowers are doubles.
Height: Begonia can grow between 8 inches to 2 feet tall.
Indoor Temperature Range: Ideal temperatures are 65 to 70 degrees during the day and 60 to 65 degrees at night. Keep the temperature above 40 degrees.
Indoor Light Requirements: Need bright, filtered light, with maximum light in winter. Outdoors: Begonias grow best in slightly shaded positions if planted outdoors. If they get to the point that they are leggy and spindly, this means they need more sunlight.
Water Requirements: When soil feels dry to touch, wet thoroughly. Discard excess water after 15 minutes.
Fertilizer: The fertilizer recommended is water soluble 15-30-15. A weak solution applied at weekly intervals is more effective than heavy applications at long intervals.
Season: Year Round
Plant Care: Avoid hot or cold drafts. Pinch above the leaf node to promote bushier growth.
AVAILABILITY: |
| January - December Assorted colours |
SIZES: |
| 4 1/4" 6" 11" hanging basket (spring only) |