Clubbed Begonia

Clubbed Begonia Begonia Cucullata

What is the plant

Begonia Cucullata is one of the most commonly cultivated plants for gardens and flower beds. They are a classic and have been colorfully decorating gardens for ages.They are native to South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil) and can grow up to 18 inches in height and 24 inches in width.What is special about Begonia Cucullata is the glossy, succulent leaves that are shaped like a scallop, which is why it is also commonly known as the clubbed Begonia.In these mounds of green leaves, you will find the usual Begonia white to pink colored flowers that will keep on coming in throughout the whole season.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 16°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
Water begonias carefully. Water your plants when a surface of a potting soil feels dry to a touch. You should water your plants more frequently when it is warm, a light is bright and a begonias are flowering heavily and putting out new growth. Water your plant until water runs out of a drainage holes.
Sunlight
They need around six hours of sunlight (and no less than four), but they also benefit from some time spent in the shade.
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.

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Soil
Loamy soil, a relatively even mix of sand, silt, and clay, feels fine-textured and slightly damp. It has ideal characteristics for gardening, lawns, and shrubs. Loamy soil has great structure, adequate drainage, is moisture-retaining, full of nutrients, easily cultivated and it warms up quickly in spring, but doesn't dry out quickly in summer.
Pruning
Get rid of damaged leaves and stems. This is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Temperature
The ideal temperature for a Begonia Cucullata is between 30 and 50 F. They will suffer at higher temperatures and go dormant in lower temperatures.

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Container
Increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
Additional
Begonias are toxic to pets, with the tubers being the most poisonous part. They are not toxic to humans, although may cause allergic reactions.
Popularity
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