shrimp begonia

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An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with slender, trailing stems to 45cm long. Ovate to heart-shaped, pointed, shiny leaves to 7cm across, are blue-green with white spots above, purple beneath, and have slightly wavy margins. In winter it produces orange-red flowers to 2.5cm across in loose clusters

Scientific classification

Species: shrimp begonia (Begonia radicans)
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of shrimp begonia

Distribution map

Brazil

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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 shrimp begonia

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shrimp begonia care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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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, leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome

Growing

Under glass, grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam-based compost in bright, filtered light with shade from hot sun. See begonias: houseplants for further information

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