1 packet of 20 Cocktail Series Fibrous Begonia Seeds(Begonia x semperfloerns)
About the seeds:
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Level: |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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Germination Time: |
21-28 days |
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Depth |
scatter on soil surface and lightly cover |
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Spacing |
3-4 seeds per nursery pot |
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Recommended planter |
small soil pod or 2-3" nursery planter |
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Time to Maturity |
105-112 days |
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Seed Prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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Method |
greenhouse method | paper towel method |
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Temperature |
70F-85F |
About the Plants:
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Description |
bushy plant with waxy green leaves, 1" red, white or pink blooms |
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Difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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Growth Speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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Size of plant |
8”-12” tall, 10"-12" wide |
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Light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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Soil |
coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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Temperature |
warm | cool |
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Pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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Pests |
not super pest-susceptible, can get mealy bugs or thrips, bacterial leaf spot, crown&stem rot, blight, powdery mildew. |
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Fertilization |
moderate fertilization |
Instructions:
pelleted seeds are very fragile so be careful not to crush them when handling them. They're native to South America, and as such can be grown indoors, or in shadier patches outside during warmer months.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.
