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Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia

Begonia annulata 'DJHAP18066'

Pronunciation: be-GO-nee-uh
SKU #44385
8-11

Good to Grow...indoors:

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LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Water when soil is dry to the touch.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide.

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Description An exotic specimen from the forests of Northeastern India. Deep green leaves have a silvery halo, and burgundy undersides. Adds bold texture and contrast to any lightly shaded setting. An extraordinary specimen for containers, a large terrarium, or as a houseplant.
Bloom Time Insignificant; prized for foliage
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Multi-Season Interest
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Mounding
Landscape Use Border, Container, Houseplant
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Ligularia (Ligularia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Fern (Arachniodes); Anemone (Anemone); False Ginseng (Metapanax delavayi)
Care Instructions Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Best with some humidity; avoid extreme heat and harsh sun exposures. Water regularly, allowing soil to dry just slightly between watering. Move container plants indoors when temperatures reach 45 degrees to overwinter as a houseplant.
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DescriptionAn exotic specimen from the forests of Northeastern India. Deep green leaves have a silvery halo, and burgundy undersides. Adds bold texture and contrast to any lightly shaded setting. An extraordinary specimen for containers, a large terrarium, or as a houseplant.
Bloom TimeInsignificant; prized for foliage
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesMulti-Season Interest
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitMounding
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Houseplant
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLigularia (Ligularia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Fern (Arachniodes); Anemone (Anemone); False Ginseng (Metapanax delavayi)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil. Best with some humidity; avoid extreme heat and harsh sun exposures. Water regularly, allowing soil to dry just slightly between watering. Move container plants indoors when temperatures reach 45 degrees to overwinter as a houseplant.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia produce flowers?
Insignificant; prized for foliage
Is Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia evergreen or deciduous?
Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia?
Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia is Multi-Season Interest.
How fast does Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia grow?
Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia?
Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia grows in an Mounding habit.
Where can I use Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia in my landscape?
Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia is suitable for: Border, Container, Houseplant.
What color is the foliage of Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia?
Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia?
Good companion plants for Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia include: Ligularia (Ligularia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Fern (Arachniodes); Anemone (Anemone); False Ginseng (Metapanax delavayi).
How do I care for Tectonic® Asteroid Begonia?
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Best with some humidity; avoid extreme heat and harsh sun exposures. Water regularly, allowing soil to dry just slightly between watering. Move container plants indoors when temperatures reach 45 degrees to overwinter as a houseplant.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.