begonia 'Pollux'
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Pollux' is a rhizomatous begonia with dark green, palmate, purple-edged and veined leaves that are splattered with silver markings. Produces clusters of pink flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- begonia 'Pollux' (Begonia 'Pollux')
- 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 begonia 'Pollux'
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 begonia 'Pollux'
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begonia 'Pollux' 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
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationCultivars should be propagated by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass, in indirect light, or in frost-free environment. Does best in high humidity
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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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