Begonia 'Silver Queen' Begonia 'Silver Queen' (R)

ABOUT
'Silver Queen' is a rhizomatous perennial to 30cm, with large, ovate silvery leaves, the veins green and the centre purple. Small pink flowers
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Begoniaceae
Synonyms
begonia 'Silver Queen'
Common names
Begonia rex 'Silver Queen'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H1B
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
Loam, Sand, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome
Pests
May be attacked by caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
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