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Begonia, White
Begonia, White
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This species of begonia is unique because of the aestivation of the small flowers. Begonias do well in small containers, which makes them perfect for desk plants or office plants.
Scientific Name:Begonia semperflorens
Common Names:Wax Begonia
Flower Colours:white
Bloom Time:spring to autumn
Maximum Reachable Height:5 feet
Difficulty to Grow:easy to grow
Planting:plant transplants 6 to 8 inches apart; tubers can be started indoors in a shallow tray; place tray in a dark room and water just enough to keep the potting mixture moist but not soggy; tubers should sprout after 4 weeks; place in an area with bright indirect light
Care:can be infected by powdery mildew, mealy bigs, mites, thrips, and whiteflies; treat with neem oil
Sunlight:part sun, part shade
Soil:potting mixture with some organic material in it
Water:water daily;keep the soil always a little moist
Fertiliser:apply a balanced water-soluble fertileser once a month
Precautions:may be toxic to pets
Useful/Special Features:in some Asian cultures, the flower is used for ornamental purposes on auspicious events
Culinary Use:leaves, flowers, and stems are edible
Ornamental Use:the contrast of the flower and leaf colour is quite attractive; it does well in containers and is a common office plant
Medicinal Use:leaves contain vitamin C; it is used to treat cough, upset stomach, and fever
References:
https://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/pages/begonias-planting-guide
https://www.gardendesign.com/plants/begonia.html
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