Begonia picta (Begoniaceae)

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Begonia picta
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The Begonia picta plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas It is a member of the Begoniaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Begonia picta
Family:  Begoniaceae
Author:  Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shady banks and rock ledges in wetter areas, to 2800 metres[51]. Plants are sometimes found at much higher elevations.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained soil[200]. Plants do not require high light intensities[200]. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7[200]. A tuberous species, it is said to require greenhouse protection in Britain but plants are found at quite high elevations in the Himalayas and these provenences could be hardy in this country[K].

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