Plant encyclopedia›commonName:"begonia 'Elatior'"

commonName:"begonia 'Elatior'"

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Evergreen bushy perennial usually grown as a houseplant with glossy green leaves, to a height of up to 30cm. Available in red, yellow, pink, orange and white forms and flowers throughout the year indoors and in summer and autumn when grown outdoors as an annual

Scientific classification

Species: commonName:"begonia 'Elatior'" (Begonia 'Elatior')
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

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

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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 'Elatior'"

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commonName:"begonia 'Elatior'" care guide

Keep compost evenly moist with bright filtered light
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep compost evenly moist with bright filtered light

Fertilizing

Weak balanced feed every few weeks in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early spring in 21°C or propagate by softwood cuttings

Growing

Grow as a houseplant in a minimum temperature of 10°C. Prefers part shade, or bright shade, but no direct sunlight. For more advice, see Begonias: houseplants. Can also be grown as a patio plant or in borders as an annual.

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