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Begoniaceae
Begonia
Begonia
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- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Genus
- Begonia
- Native to
- Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- perennial herb (often grown as annual)
- Height
- 15–60 cm
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- Regular but not soggy
- Hardiness
- 9–11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Begonia is one of the largest plant genera, with over 2,000 known species — and new ones are still being discovered every year.
- The genus is named after Michel Bégon, a 17th-century French governor of the colony of Saint-Domingue (modern Haiti).
- Begonia leaves often display striking asymmetry — one half noticeably larger than the other.
- Many begonia species can be propagated from a single leaf, which will grow new plantlets along its veins.
- Begonia flowers are edible and have a tart, citrusy flavor — they're popular in tropical salads and garnishes.