Planting and Growing begonia 'Marmaduke'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water begonia 'Marmaduke'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for begonia 'Marmaduke'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for begonia 'Marmaduke'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for begonia 'Marmaduke'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for begonia 'Marmaduke'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize begonia 'Marmaduke'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune begonia 'Marmaduke'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate begonia 'Marmaduke'?
Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome
Learn more →How to Transplant begonia 'Marmaduke'?
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Learn more →How to Care for begonia 'Marmaduke' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant begonia 'Marmaduke'?
Under glass grow in light, well-drained loam-based or loam-less potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 19°C. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings. Keep barely moist over winter. See Begonias: houseplants for further advice.
Learn more →How to Repot begonia 'Marmaduke'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest begonia 'Marmaduke'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of begonia 'Marmaduke'
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling