Perennials, Tropicals > Begonia > Begonia soli-mutata > Begonia soli-mutata
Begonia soli-mutata
Burle Marx Begonia,
Origin: Native to Brazil.
| Family |
| Begoniaceae |
| Genus |
| Begonia |
| Species |
| soli-mutata |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Synonyms |
| Begonia glaziovii |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 12a - 12b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Greater than 9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1b |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 10 to 15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 50 to 60 |
| Height |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A short, bushy perennial. The tops of the leaves have a bright green colouring, while the undersides have a varying red-brown hue. White flowers bloom in the spring. |
| Landscape |
| Garden, flower beds, or as a single specimen or potted plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with a pH of 5.6 - 7.5. Prefers sandy, clay-loam soils. |
| Shape |
| Bushy. |
| Pests |
| Nematodes and spider mites. Caterpillars can be a problem. May be subject to powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot. |
| Habitat |
| Originally found in sub-tropical environments preferring moderate tropical heat. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from leaf cuttings. |
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