begonia 'Silver Cloud'
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Silver Cloud' is a cultivar with green leaves overlaid with silver-grey, the leaf-stalk white with dense hairs; the silvering develops more in reduced light levels
Scientific classification
- Species
- begonia 'Silver Cloud' (Begonia 'Silver Cloud')
- Genus
- Begonia
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of begonia 'Silver Cloud'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of begonia 'Silver Cloud'
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begonia 'Silver Cloud' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationCultivars should be propagated by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass, in indirect light, or in frost-free environment. Mainly grown for foliage
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Common pests and 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
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