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Tuberous begonia

Begonia x tuberhybrida · Begonias · Begonia family

Medium20–40cmNot pet-safe
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Tuberous begonia care at a glance

Tuberous begonia (Begonia x tuberhybrida) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.

Water need
Medium
Light
Partial shade
Soil moisture
Evenly moist
Nutrients
High
Life cycle
Perennial

Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Tuberous begonia

Possible pests on Tuberous begonia include Aphids, Mealybugs, Whitefly and Slugs and snails. Common diseases include Stem rot and Basal rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Grey mould. Tuberous begonia is toxic to cats and dogs.

Pest

  • Aphids Medium
  • Mealybugs Medium
  • Whitefly Medium
  • Slugs and snails Medium

Disease

  • Powdery mildew Medium
  • Stem rot High
  • Basal rot High
  • Grey mould Medium

Toxicity

  • Soluble oxalates / oxalic acid Medium

Weather

  • Frost damage High

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Frequently asked questions about Tuberous begonia

Which pests affect Tuberous begonia?
Possible pests on Tuberous begonia include Aphids, Mealybugs, Whitefly and Slugs and snails.
Which diseases affect Tuberous begonia?
Common diseases include Stem rot and Basal rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Grey mould.
Is Tuberous begonia toxic to cats and dogs?
Tuberous begonia is toxic to cats and dogs.
How much water does Tuberous begonia need?
Tuberous begonia has a moderate water requirement.
What light does Tuberous begonia need?
Tuberous begonia prefers to grow in partial shade.
Is Tuberous begonia frost-hardy?
Tuberous begonia is not frost-hardy.

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