Scientific Name
Begonia fuchsioides Hook.
Common Name(s)
Fuchsia Begonia, Shrub Begonia
Synonym(s)
Begonia floribunda, Begonia foliosa var. miniata, Begonia fulgens, Begonia miniata, Begonia multiflora, Tittelbachia fuchsioides, Tittelbachia miniata
Scientific Classification
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Origin
Begonia fuchsioides is native to Mexico.
Flower
Color: Pink to red
Bloom Time: Winter
Description
Begonia fuchsioides is a bushy perennial with slender stems and shiny mid-green leaves. It grows up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall. Leaves are oblong-ovate to sickle-shaped, toothed, and up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) long.
The flowers are fuchsia-like, pink to red, and up to 1.2 inches (3 cm) across.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Begonias are rather versatile in their requirements: Old-fashioned Wax Begonias are great in the shade, but several newer Wax Begonia varieties are perfectly happy in full shade to full sun. No matter where you plant begonias, it's a good idea to give plants a regular dose of fertilizer to help fuel the constant barrage of blooms they're bound to throw at you.
When it comes to watering begonias, finding a good balance is key for healthy plants. Most Begonia varieties need to be consistently watered but shouldn't get too wet (too much water can kill them). So, don't be afraid to let the plants dry out a little between each watering. Begonia boliviensis varieties particularly like sharp drainage, as they're native to growing on cliff walls.
Most Begonias grow upright. For containers or hanging baskets, look for Begonia boliviensis and Angel Wing types, which have a more cascading habit.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Begonia.
Links
- Back to genus Begonia
- Plantpedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, or Origin
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