Begonia 'Tiny Gem'

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A compact perennial, forming a low mound of trailing stems and asymmetric, glossy green leaves with wavy edges. Small clusters of deep pink flowers are produced throughout the year

Begonia 'Tiny Gem'

Scientific classification

Species
Begonia 'Tiny Gem' (Begonia 'Tiny Gem')
Genus
Begonia
Family
Begoniaceae
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Toxicity
Houseplants · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
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Height
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Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Trailing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of Begonia 'Tiny Gem'

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Culture

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Quick identification of Begonia 'Tiny Gem'

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Begonia 'Tiny Gem' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Remove faded flowers and leaves as necessary

Propagation

Propagate by basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring, and leaf cuttings in late spring or early summer, using a propagating case

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained potting compost, in full sun or part shade, as a houseplant or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Ideal for hanging baskets. See begonias: outdoors for more detailed advice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds (botrytis), powdery mildews and stem rot

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealybugs, mites, thrips, vine weevil and aphids

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