Planting and Growing commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep potting substrate lightly damp, avoid flooding shallow fine roots |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Half-strength all-purpose liquid feed biweekly growing months |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"?
Keep potting substrate lightly damp, avoid flooding shallow fine roots
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"?
Partial shade
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"?
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"?
Half-strength all-purpose liquid feed biweekly growing months
Learn more →How to Prune commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"?
Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome
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Learn more →How to Plant commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"?
Grow in light, well-drained, loam-based or loam-less, acid to neutral potting compost. Place in filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 15C to 22C, with high humidity. Will not tolerate continuous direct sunlight or waterlogging. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings. See begonia cultivation - indoors for further information
Learn more →How to Repot commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey mould, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids
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Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling