Tuberous begonia
Begonia x tuberhybrida · Begonias · Begonia family
Medium20–40cmNot pet-safe
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.