Begonia Semperflorens Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Begoniaceae |
| Native region |
South America (tropical) |
| Mature height |
20-30 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Partial to full shade; bright indirect light |
| Watering |
Moderate; keep soil moist but never soggy |
| Soil / mix |
Light, rich, well-drained potting mix high in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Diluted balanced liquid feed every 2 weeks |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
Uses
<p>Grown as an <strong>ornamental</strong> bedding and container flower for shaded areas where most flowers struggle. Excellent for adding long-lasting colour to balconies, hanging baskets and indoor-edge pots.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Begonia seed is extremely fine, so <strong>surface sow</strong> on top of a moist, fine seed mix and do not cover; press gently and mist. Keep at 22-25°C; germination takes <strong>14-21 days</strong>. Transplant when seedlings have 3-4 true leaves, spacing about <strong>15-20 cm apart</strong>. Flowering begins roughly <strong>90-120 days</strong> from sowing and continues for months.</p>