| Common Name | Benitochiba Begonia |
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| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Persistence | Annual |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Upright |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 30" / 24" / 24" |
| Finish Time | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
| Flowering Season | Winter |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Leaf Color | Green, Pink, Red |
| Soil | Average porosity, organic soil. |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Exposure | Full Shade |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Nutritional Needs | 150 - 200 ppm |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| Water (Garden) | Average to high. |
| How Different? | Unique foliage and habit combo. |
| Landscape Value | Shade garden, container shade, accent. |
| Finish Time to 4" | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Comments | Can be sold as a bedding plant in warm areas. Good container plant and mixer. Easier to grow than a Rex begonia as it can take more abuse in the form of lower humidity and temperature. |
| Grower Notes | Sanitation of media and growing conditions is critical. Greenhouse production recommended for best environmental controls. Avoid use of overhead irrigation. Do not crowd plants as this can lead to more disease problems and stretched plants. Do not plant too deep. |
Begonia ‘Benitochiba’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our licensees. Please contact our sales department for more information at 800-215-9450.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 30″ / 24″ / 24″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
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