veined begonia

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A bushy, evergreen perennial houseplant with thick, succulent-like, hairy green leaves and upright stems with upright stems of white or pink flowers, which may be produced all year round

veined begonia

Scientific classification

Species
veined begonia (Begonia venosa)
Genus
Begonia
Family
Begoniaceae
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial · 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
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of veined begonia

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 veined begonia

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veined begonia care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Growing

Grow under glass in indirect light or in a frost-free environment. Grown for foliage. This variety can cope with a bit more sun than most. Avoid over-watering. See Begonias: 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, mealybugs, tarsonemid mite, greenhouse red spider mite, thrips and vine weevils

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