Begonia grandis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Begonia grandis, or Hardy Begonia, is a favorite plant for plant lovers. It likes a shady location and produces small pink and white flowers that usually bloom in the summer and fall. This perennial plant can survive in USDA Zones 6 to 9 and is a good houseplant because it is easy to care for. Unfortunately, if ingested, it is dangerous to animals.
Common Name |
Hardy Begonia
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Begonia grandis
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Genus
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Begonia
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Family
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Begoniaceae
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Order
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Cucurbitales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Begonia grandis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Begonia grandis.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Begonia grandis needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Begonia grandis needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Begonia grandis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Begonia grandis to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Begonia grandis to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Begonia grandis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Begonia grandis. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Begonia grandis plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Begonia grandis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Begonia grandis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
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Is Begonia grandis toxic to pets? |
Yes
Begonia grandis has calcium oxalate crystals, which are toxic to pets if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Begonia grandis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Begonia grandis, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Begonia grandis Native Region |
Find out where the Begonia grandis plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
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