Tuberous begonia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Tuberous begonias are among the most popular begonia varieties in the genus. They are well suited for potting, grow only about 12 inches tall, and produce beautiful flowers. They are easy to care for, but pay attention to the moisture they receive. Be aware, however, that these plants are considered hazardous to pets.
Common Name |
Hybrid Tuberous Begonia
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Plant Type
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Annuals
Bulbs
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Begonia x tuberhybrida
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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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Tuberous begonia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Tuberous begonia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Tuberous begonia needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Tuberous begonia needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Tuberous begonia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Tuberous begonia 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 |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Tuberous begonia to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Tuberous begonia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Tuberous begonia. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Tuberous begonia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
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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Tuberous begonia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Tuberous begonia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Chili Red
Orange
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Tuberous begonia toxic to pets? |
Yes
Tuberous begonia are poisonous to cats and dogs if touched or ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Tuberous begonia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Tuberous begonia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
hard
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Tuberous begonia Native Region |
Find out where the Tuberous begonia plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
South America
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