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

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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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of veined begonia
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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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