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Begonia

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Begonia
Photo: Robert John Thornton (1768-1837) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeannual

“annual plants, renowned for their stunning flowers” — How to Care for Begonias

Lightpartial morning sun

“place begonias in a location that gets partial morning sun.” — Begonias: How to Care for Begonia Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

WaterWater to ensure evenly moist not soggy soil

“Water to ensure evenly moist not soggy soil” — How to Grow and Care for Begonias

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“the ideal soil pH range for begonias is 5.5 to 6.5” — How to Care for Begonias

Hardiness zones9-11

“Most varieties 9-11, but commonly grown as an annual or houseplant” — How to Grow & Care for Begonias: Expert Tips for Healthy Plants | Garden Design

Height96–60 in

“ranging from 8 inches to over 5 feet tall” — How To Care For Begonias So They Bloom All Season Long

Propagationseed

“The fruit is a winged capsule containing numerous minute seeds” — Begonia - Wikipedia

Transplantafter last frost

“Transplant after all threat of frost has passed” — How to Grow & Care for Begonias: Expert Tips for Healthy Plants | Garden Design

Ready whenbloom

“bloom from early summer until frost” — How to Grow & Care for Begonias: Expert Tips for Healthy Plants | Garden Design

Toxicitynot toxic

“Begonias are toxic to pets” — How to Care for Begonias

Indoorscan be grown indoors as houseplants

“many begonias are grown as outdoor ornamentals, but most can be grown indoors as houseplants.” — Begonias: How to Care for Begonia Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Pestsgreenhouse whitefly

“Various pests attacking your Begonia plant like the greenhouse whitefly” — Common Begonia Problems (Diseases and Pests) - The Practical Planter

Diseasespowdery mildew, other fungi, which may lead to rot

“are susceptible to powdery mildew and other fungi, which may lead to rot.” — Begonias: How to Care for Begonia Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

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