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Begonia cucullata (Wax Begonia)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 22330

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Violales Family: Begoniaceae Genus: Begonia Species: Begonia cucullata

Common Names add Wax Begonia edit | delete aka Begonia semperflorens edit | delete Clubed Begonia edit | delete Plant Types edit Bedding Ground Cover Houseplant Ornamental Perennial Succulent   Zones / Hardiness edit 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit Flowers Continuously   Flowering End edit November   Leaf Colour edit Bronze Green - Medium Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Edging Hanging Basket Greenhouse Indoor Low Maintenance Garden Miniature/Fairy Garden Tropical Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Slug / Snail Resistant   Propagation Techniques edit Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Root hardy to 8b but protect from frost to remain evergreen& blooming all winter edit | delete Fry the leaves, They are tasty :P edit | delete Morning Sunlight Only edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Netty (13946) wrote on Mar 08 2014 I have grown these in full shade, full sun and in between here in zone 5 and they do well in all exposures. A very low maintenance plant :) I like this opinion 2 people like this opinion Mrs. Galeassi (25) wrote on May 09 2012 Rating for this plant: Nice plant, Have one in my garden and have had no issues with it. Very pretty addition to any garden. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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Other names for this plant:
Begonia semperflorens



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