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Begoniaceae
Bolivian Begonia
Begonia boliviensis
Grace under pressure.
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Genus
- Begonia
- Native to
- Bolivia, Argentina
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- tuberous perennial
- Height
- 1-1.5 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- rich, well-drained, slightly acidic
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Bolivian begonia was discovered growing on cliff faces in the Andes at elevations above 6,000 feet.
- It is the parent species of many popular hanging basket begonia hybrids sold today.
- The tuberous root can survive drought by going dormant, then regrowing when moisture returns.
- Its pendulous flowers are specifically shaped to attract hummingbirds as pollinators.
- British plant hunter Richard Pearce first collected it in 1864 and sent tubers back to England.
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