Begonia ‘Benitochiba’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

Palmate leaves, sheathed in metallic rose-red! Self-branching and shrubby, this plant defies classification, having the appeal of a Rex, but the shape and toughness of a shrub-type begonia. It was great in our gardens during the summer. Exotic pink flowers.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 30″ / 24″ / 24″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —

Common Name	Benitochiba Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	--
Plant Type	Annual
US Patent #	--
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	--
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Green, Pink, Red
Dormancy	--
Exposure	Full Shade
Growth Habit	Mounding, Upright
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	10, 11
How Different?	Unique foliage and habit combo.
Landscape Value	Shade garden, container shade, accent.
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Persistence	Annual
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	30" / 24" / 24"
Soil (Garden)	Average porosity, organic soil.
Water (Garden)	Average to high.
Special Uses	Deep South
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.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry slightly between waterings.
EC	1.2 – 2.4
pH	6.0 – 7.0
Fertility Needs	150 – 200 ppm
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.
Finish Time to 4″	4 – 6 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	—
Day Length for Flowering	Day Neutral