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Begonia erythrophylla (Beefsteak Begonia)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002790



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Violales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species: Begonia erythrophylla
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Succulent
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 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
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • February
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Bronze
  • Green - Medium
  • Burgundy
Leaf Shape edit
  • Peltate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Shade Garden
  • Tropical Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Near White
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
  • Leaf Cuttings
  • Rhizomes
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Contributors For This Plant
  aseedisapromise (874)
  purpleinopp (8118)
toni (36069)

Plant suggested by: aseedisapromise (874)


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 purpleinopp's Garden


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  aseedisapromise (874) wrote on Mar 05 2015
Old fashioned variety. It will bloom as long as it keeps growing. Grown for its attractive leaves with deep red backs. I enjoy a house plant that will bloom in Feb/March. Mine would be a little happier if it was warmer in my house in the winter.

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