Begonia boweri
Scientific Name: Begonia boweri Ziesenh.
Synonym: Begonia bowerae
Family: Begoniaceae
Begonia boweri 'Major' in the NYBG greenhouse in mid April
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Should be kept above 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Growth Habits: Creeping rhizomatous Begonia, up to 10 inches tall (25 cm), 7 inches spread (18 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water, avoid getting the leaves wet
Propagation: Leaf cuttings in spring, rhizome cuttings in summer
Blooming Habits:
The white flowers with traces of pink are produced freely in winter
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