Begonia grandis evansiana Begonia (Begoniaceae)

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Begonia grandis evansiana
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The Begonia grandis evansiana plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Himalayas(Malaya). It is a member of the Begoniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Begonia. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. evansiana. Andr.

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Latin Name:  Begonia grandis evansiana
Common Name:  Begonia
Family:  Begoniaceae
Author:  (Andrews.)Irmsch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shady slopes or wet places[147].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained soil[200]. Does not require high light intensities[200], succeeding in full sun or partial shade[233]. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7[200]. Plants tolerate temperatures down to about -5°c, and can be grown outdoors in the milder areas of the country if given the shelter of a wall[200]. This same report gives the plant a hardyness zone rating of 6 (tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c)[200]. Grows well outdoors in Cornwall amongst trees and shrubs[166]. There are some named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200].

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