begonia 'Gryphon'
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A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to about 45cm with sycamore-shaped leaves that are dark green and silver above, and dark red below with dark red stems. It rarely flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- begonia 'Gryphon' (Begonia 'Gryphon')
- Genus
- Begonia
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- 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 'Gryphon'
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 'Gryphon'
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begonia 'Gryphon' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in indirect light or in a frost-free environment. Grown for foliage. 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, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids
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