How to Plant and Care for Tuberous Begonias

Other names for tuberous begonia

Tuberous begonia is a perennial herbaceous plant, also called tuberous begonia flower, camellia begonia, acacia flower, and heartbreak flower

Growth habits of tuberous begonia

Tuberous begonia likes a warm growing environment, and the suitable temperature for growth is 16°C--21°C, and it is not tolerant of high temperatures. The growing environment should 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, the light must be sufficient. Insufficient light in winter will make the plant weak, and insufficient light during the flowering period will also make the flowering quality less than ideal.

Morphological characteristics of tuberous begonia

The characteristic of tuberous begonia is its large, brightly colored flowers. Its flowers have the posture of flowers such as camellia and peony, so tuberous begonia is the crown of begonias. The flowers are relatively large, with a diameter of about 5--10cm, 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 often ruffled.

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