| Common Name | NAUTILUS™ Begonia |
|---|---|
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Series | Begonia NAUTILUS™ Collection |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Red, Silver |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| How Different? | -- |
| Landscape Value | Use as a houseplant, in mixed containers, or in summer borders in shade. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 17" / --" |
| Soil (Garden) (Garden) | Fertile, rich, moist Soil (Garden) with good porosity. |
| Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist. |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Comments | -- |
Begonia NAUTILUS™ Moonlit
Showy cut leaves with swirling leaf bases. The leaves are silver on top and red on the bottom are making them glow. Forms a medium size plant with a dense, shrubby habit.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 17″ / –“
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 1.2 – 2.4 |
| pH | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| 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 | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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