begonia 'Silver Queen'
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A rhizomatous perennial to 30cm, with large, ovate silvery leaves, the veins green and the centre purple. Small pink flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- begonia 'Silver Queen' (Begonia 'Silver Queen')
- Genus
- Begonia
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of begonia 'Silver Queen'
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 Queen'
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begonia 'Silver Queen' care guide
- Keep compost evenly moist with bright filtered light
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep compost evenly moist with bright filtered light
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced feed every few weeks in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome
Growing
GrowingUnder 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.
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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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