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begonia 'Queen Olympus'

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Queen Olympus' is a compact, rhizomatous perennial to around 30cm tall forming a mound of silvery leaves, 5-8cm long, each edged and veined with dark green. Clusters of small white to pale pink flowers may appear from spring through to autumn

Scientific classification

Species: begonia 'Queen Olympus' (Begonia 'Queen Olympus')
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
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Distribution of begonia 'Queen Olympus'

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 'Queen Olympus'

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begonia 'Queen Olympus' care guide

Keep compost evenly moist with bright shade and good humidity
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep compost evenly moist with bright shade and good humidity

Fertilizing

Weak balanced begonia feed every two to three weeks in growth

Pruning

No pruning required but remove dead or damaged leaves

Propagation

Propagate by leaf cuttings or by division of rhizomes

Growing

Grow under glass, in indirect light, or in frost-free environment. Avoid wetting the leaves. For further information see begonia cultivation - houseplants

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