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Fern-Leaved Begonia

Begonia foliosa · Shrub

Hardiness
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
100 cm × —
Soil
well-drained
Flowering
June–September
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Vine weevil: Apply biological control products containing nematodes to the compost in late summer.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and treat with a suitable fungicide or potassium bicarbonate spray.

Mealybugs: Wipe off infestations with a damp cloth dipped in methylated spirit or use insecticidal soap.

Red spider mites: Increase humidity around the plant and spray with a horticultural oil or miticide.

Grey mould: Remove affected parts immediately and ensure good ventilation to reduce humidity.

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