begonia 'Snowcap'

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A cane-stemmed begonia to 50cm tall, with smooth, pointed, olive-green leaves to 20cm long, heavily speckled with silver spots. From spring to autumn it bears clusters of pink flowers to 1cm across

Scientific classification

Species: begonia 'Snowcap' (Begonia 'Snowcap')
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of begonia 'Snowcap'

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 'Snowcap'

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begonia 'Snowcap' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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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

Cut back overlong canes to 2 or 3 buds in spring or early summer

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings

Growing

Under glass, grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid, loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. See begonias: houseplants for further information

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