commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"
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An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with very dark reddish-purple, roughly heart-shaped leaves with a puckered surface and tiny white hairs on both sides and on the stems. Clusters of simple, pale pink flowers, held above the foliage, may appear year round
Scientific classification
- Species
- commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'" (Begonia 'Black Raspberry')
- 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 commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"
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 commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'"
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commonName:"begonia 'Black Raspberry'" care guide
- Keep potting substrate lightly damp, avoid flooding shallow fine roots
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep potting substrate lightly damp, avoid flooding shallow fine roots
Fertilizing
FertilizingHalf-strength all-purpose liquid feed biweekly growing months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, well-drained, loam-based or loam-less, acid to neutral potting compost. Place in filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 15C to 22C, with high humidity. Will not tolerate continuous direct sunlight or waterlogging. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings. See begonia cultivation - indoors for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey mould, 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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