Guinea-wing Begonia
Begonia × albopicta
Guinea-wing Begonia
- Tall Begonia with silvery dots
- Hanging pink-red flowers
- Eye-catcher in large terrariums
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Description
Begonia × albopicta is a hybrid of the South American species Begonia maculata and B. olbia. It is known by various names such as: Coral Begonia, Trout Begonia, Crooked Leaf or Little Flowering Wonder. It owes these many names to its narrowly shaped leaves, whose silvery dots are reminiscent of trouts. The pink or white hanging flower clusters also contribute to the name. This Begonia is one of the most floriferous of its genus. Over a long period of time, it keeps producing new inflorescences.
Begonia × albopicta is an impressive plant for large terrariums. It fills corners and can also be pulled up with climbing aids. This Begonia prefers moist but not dripping soil with good drainage. Its location can range from bright to shady, only direct sunlight should be avoided. For optimal growth, its large leaves should be kept free of dust. The Coral Begonia can be propagated by head cuttings.
Profile
| Begonia × albopicta | |
| Cultivation options | Humus substrate |
| Growth height | p to approx. 100 cm |
| Temperature | approx. 15 - 30 °C |
| Humidity | At least 60 % with sufficient circulation |
| Light requirement | Bright to shady, no direct sunlight |
| Watering | Water regularly; evenly moist soil; avoid waterlogging |
| Fertilising | In summer every 2 to 4 weeks with the watering |
| Propagation | Head cuttings |
| Cultivation options |
| Humus substrate, preferably a mixture of one part peat growing medium and one part perlite. |
| Growth height |
| up to approx. 10 cm |
| Temperature |
| approx. 20 - 25 °C |
| Humidity |
| At least 60 % with sufficient circulation |
| Light requirement |
| Bright to semi-shady, no direct sunlight |
| Watering |
| Soft, low-lime water; keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging |
| Fertilising |
| In summer every 2 to 4 weeks with the watering |
| Propagation |
| Head cuttings |
| Suitable for |
| Forest terrariums |
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