Begonia 'Orient' Begonia 'Orient' (R)

begonia 'Orient'

ABOUT

'Orient' is a cultivar with matt, dark green leaves that have brilliant dark red undersides; the red showing through to the upper surface

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Begoniaceae

    • Synonyms

      begonia 'Orient'

    • Common names

      Begonia rex 'Orient'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H1B

  • sunLight

    Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Cultivars should be propagated by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome

  • insectPests

    Can get caterpillars, mealybugs, tarsonemid mite, thrips, vine weevil and aphids

  • microbeDiseases

    May be infected by powdery mildews