Exotic Begonia > Begonia Nelumbiifolia

Exotic Begonia Nelumbiifolia Stradivarius Of Weeds

Begonia Nelumbiifolia is aggressive, vigorous, unrelenting begonia; Begonia Nelumbiifolia, begonia plant which also known as the Lilypad does flower in large cluster but Begonia Nelumbiifolia, is also described as begonia weed and this weed is grown purposely for its leaves. Scientific classification of begonia (dicotyledonous) is native species of Begonia found in State of Veracruz, Mexico. Further Begonia Nelumbiifolia has been collected; gathered from elevations 488 to 1000 meters above sea level. Begonia Nelumbiifolia: this particular begonia species collected in areas with elevated calcium deposits (limestone) or in volcanic rock areas with high pH content; aforementioned remark merely antidotal information to the reader.

Begonia Nelumbiifolia are found adjacent to streams forming large colonies along moist wet banks in deep rich organic soils over volcanic rocks; you can appreciate why it's called lilypad begonia. Lilypad is found in (wet, broadleaf evergreen tropical forest). Begonia Nelumbiifolia is weakly suffrutescent perennial with ascending stems 1m or more in length mostly unbranched sometimes auxiliary branches; leaves are heavily vascular 17 to 25 cm long and 17 to 35 cm wide. Begonia Nelumbiifolia leaves are large oblong to round shapes, deep blueish to grayish green with large cluster of creamy white flowers.

Begonia Nelumbiifolia Weed Gown As Landscape Art

    Nelumbiifolia Begonia Tips for Success

  • Start with healthy Lilypad Begonia plant;
  • Use disease-free growing Free Begonia Soil Recipe media coir provides the proper water holding capacity and air spaces;
  • Place in indirect light, shade;
  • Increase surrounding humidity;
  • Grow at least three and place them close to one another; do not allow leaves or stems to touch other plants; proximity increases humidity;
  • Keep growing media evenly moist, but not soggy wet;
  • Keep growing media warm (65-75°F);
  • Lower air temperatures help keep humidity high.
 
Copyright © 2007
http://www.EXOTICBEGONIA.COM
Site Map: Exotic Begonia