star begonia
Also known as: star leaf begonia
A rhizomatous species whose palmate leaves have white principal veins, a green inner zone and a darker outline. Their undersides are burgundy and the leaf stems are spotted with red. Flowers may be pale pink or white and are held in upright clusters
Scientific classification
- Species
- star begonia (Begonia heracleifolia)
- 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
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of star begonia
Distribution map
- 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 star begonia
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star begonia care guide
- Keep compost evenly moist with bright shade and good humidity
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep compost evenly moist with bright shade and good humidity
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced begonia feed every two to three weeks in growth
Pruning
PruningRemove dead or damaged leaves and spent flower spikes
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or divide in spring
Growing
GrowingMay go dormant after flowering, in which case, reduce watering and keep on the dry side until growth resumes. See begonia cultivation - houseplants
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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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