What are the other names for tuberous begonia? A full breakdown of its common aliases

Other names for tuberous begonia

Tuberous begonia is a perennial herbaceous plant, also called tuberous begonia flower, camellia begonia, love-seed flower, and heartbreak flower

Growing habits of tuberous begonia

Tuberous begonia likes a warm growing environment. The suitable temperature for growth is 16°C to 21°C, and it is not tolerant of high temperatures. The growing environment needs to be relatively humid, and water must be sufficient. Too little watering will affect the plant's growth, but too much will cause waterlogging and rot. If the plant is dormant, keep it dry. When growing tuberous begonia, light must be sufficient. Insufficient light in winter will make the plant weak and spindly, and insufficient light during the flowering period will also make the flowering quality poor.

Morphological characteristics of tuberous begonia

The characteristic of tuberous begonia is its large, brightly colored flowers. Its blooms have the bearing of flowers such as camellia and peony, so tuberous begonia is the crown of begonias. The flowers are relatively large, about 5 to 10 cm in diameter, and the colors are mainly pink, light red, yellow and white, etc. There are both single-petaled and double-petaled forms, and the petals are mostly ruffled.

Tuberous begonia is mostly used as a potted flower and has very high indoor ornamental value.