Tectonic™ Eruption Begonia
Begonia lorentzonii 'DJHAP18072'
Pronunciation: be-GO-nee-uh
SKU #44386
| Description | An exotic specimen from the forests of Northeastern India. Deeply cut, emerald-green leaves have lightly-bronzed undersides. Adds bold texture and contrast to any lightly shaded setting. Sporadic yellow flowers stay tucked behind the leaves. An extraordinary specimen for containers, a large terrarium, or as a houseplant. Very hardy in the Pacific Northwest. |
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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Water when soil is dry to the touch. |
| Blooms | Summer to fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Multi-Season Interest |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ligularia (Ligularia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Fern (Arachniodes); Anemone (Anemone); False Ginseng (Metapanax delavayi) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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