Begonia boliviensis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Begonia boliviensis is a plant that can grow up to 24 inches tall. The flowers are short, bright orange/pink stems with four pointed segments. This plant is native to Bolivia and is a very popular houseplant. But, it is a member of the Begonia genus and is dangerous to pets if ingested.
Common Name |
Bolivian begonia
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Begonia boliviensis
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Genus
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Begonia
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Family
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Begoniaceae
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Order
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Cucurbitales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Begonia boliviensis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Begonia boliviensis.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Begonia boliviensis needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Begonia boliviensis needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Begonia boliviensis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Begonia boliviensis to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Begonia boliviensis to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Begonia boliviensis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Begonia boliviensis. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Begonia boliviensis plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Begonia boliviensis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Begonia boliviensis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Begonia boliviensis toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Begonia plants are toxic if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Begonia boliviensis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Begonia boliviensis, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
autumn
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Begonia boliviensis Native Region |
Find out where the Begonia boliviensis plant originated. |
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Country |
Argentina
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
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