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Begonia dregei

 
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Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh) (Info)
Species: dregei (DRAY-gee-eye) (Info)

Synonym:Begonia dregei var. dregei
Synonym:Begonia suffruticosa
Synonym:Begonia richardsiana

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Classification:
Tuberous

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Bronze-Green
Smooth-Textured
Succulent

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By air layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Keyring On Dec 25, 2006, Keyring from DC metro, VA (Zone 7b) wrote:

Very tough little cookie. Propagates easily from tip cuttings. Grows well under fluorescent lights. Probably the easiest of the Begonias in my growing conditions.

Positive mkjones On May 22, 2005, mkjones from Trophy Club, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

I have this tiny little begonia in bonsai form. I keep it outside on a shaded porch that gets morning sun. He's as tough as the rest of my begonias, but the tiny leaves and blooms make it look so delicate.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Roanoke, Texas



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