Santa Barbara (Begonia/Boliviensis/pelleted)
Latin Name: Begonia boliviensis
Item #: 5150414
Difficulty:
Challenging
Suitable for Containers:
Yes
Hanging Basket Type
Yes
(14 in/35 cm) Begonia boliviensis. Dark green arrow shaped leaves and large pure white conical shaped blooms. Pkt. contains approx. 10 pellets.
(14 in/35 cm) Begonia boliviensis. Excellent species, ideal for hanging baskets, patio containers or garden landscape. Plants spread 16-20 in/40-50 cm; have dark green arrow shaped leaves and large pure white conical shaped blooms. Plants like full sun or partial shade and flower under daylength (10-14 hours). Pkt. contains approx. 10 pellets.
BEGONIA boliviensis
CULTURE: Single seed pellets @ approx. 85% germ. Use well drained media with balanced fertilizer (pH 5.5-6.2). Maintain high moisture, germinate in 14 days @ 73°F/23°C; do not cover pellets; use additional light (50W per m2) to aid germ. Reduce temps to 70°F/21°C; lower humidity, use tempered water on seedlings and continue long daylength (14 hour) lighting. Grow @ 64°F/18°C. Transplant plugs 7-8 weeks after germ. Avoid soluble salts in your soil.
