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Begonia
Begonia
Family:
Origin:
South AmericaPeriod of flowering:
from May to the frostsColor of the flowers:
red, #FFE4FDExhibition:
sun, semi-shadeType of ground:
rich person in humus, light, drainedAcidity of the ground:
neutral with slightly acidMoisture of the ground:
expensesUse:
pot, flower stand, solid mass, borderHeight:
from 15 to 30 cm according to the varietiesType of plant:
flowerType of vegetation:
long-lived, cultivated like annualType of foliage:
persistingRusticity:
10°CPlantation, repotting:
springMethod of multiplication:
sowing in February with 20°C, splitting of the tuft in springCut:
-Interesting species, varieties:
The begonia kind understands approximately 900 species- Begonia series with the large flowers
- Begonia series Beauty of small size
Diseases and harmful insects:
cast iron of sowings, the oïdium, the , #FF8FA8 rot, , slugs, caterpillarsToxicity:
-The begonia supports an exhibition in full sun. Sowing is done with the heat in February, it is however delicate because of the small size of seeds. Mend then in small pots which you will once install the finished frosts.
In winter, re-enter your seedlings out of pots and install them with the light and the expenses with 10°C.
Its history
It is at the 17th century that the intendant of Rochefort, Michel organized a forwarding in Americas and the Antilles. In 1869, the Plumier father discovers there a plant which it appointed of the name of his protector.
One finds in Rochefort the academy of the Begonia or are cultivated more than 1300 natural and hybrid species. Since 1845, more than 10061 hybrids were obtained.
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