| Common
Name: |
Begonia rex 'Escargot' |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
The leaves have a very unique spiral and have a catching mix of silver and green. Grows very tight with leaves becoming very large at maturity. Flowers are white and are produced in early summer. |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Has a round, mounding habit. Grows to 12 inches tall. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
A great interior plant that will work on a patio in the spring and summer. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 10 |
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| Culture: |
Needs well-drained soil. Prefers pH 5.8-6.2 and moderate feed. Allow drying between watering. Use 70-80% shade to avoid yellowing. Responds to growth regulators. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
4 inch (8 to 12 weeks), 6 inch (16 to 20 weeks) and 8 inch (20 to 24 weeks). |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue culture. |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Leaf Spot. |
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More
Information: |
MEDIA: Airy mix of Peat, Bark and Perlite
MEDIA MOISTURE MANAGEMENT: Range of 2 (on 1-5 scale, 5 being an aquatic)
LIGHT: >1200 Ft candles
HUMIDITY: >40% to 70%
SOIL TEMP: keep between 55 and 85 degrees F
PH: 5.8-6.2 |
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