sun-changing begonia

Also known as: begonia 'Burle Marx'

A rhizomatous perennial to 75cm, with handsome green or brown-tinged leaves to 15cm in length, glossy and warty on upper surface; small white flowers in panicles are held above the leaves

Scientific classification

Species: sun-changing begonia (Begonia solimutata)
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

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

sun-changing begonia pictures

Distribution of sun-changing begonia

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of sun-changing begonia

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sun-changing begonia care guide

Keep soil evenly moist, but allow the surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Watering: Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Keep soil evenly moist, but allow the surface to dry slightly between waterings.

Fertilizing

Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome

Growing

Under 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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