begonia 'Cleopatra'

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An evergreen rhizomatous perennial with palmately lobed, pale green leaves to 8cm long, with brown and yellow flecks and finely hairy margins. Large, long-stemmed clusters of pale pink flowers, 1cm across, are held above the foliage in spring

Scientific classification

Species: begonia 'Cleopatra' (Begonia 'Cleopatra')
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: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of begonia 'Cleopatra'

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 'Cleopatra'

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begonia 'Cleopatra' 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 leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome

Growing

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

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