Plant Facts | Begonia

Begonia

秋海棠

(Begonia obliqua)

Growing Facts

Hong Kong Warm Growing Season (May-August)

6-8 hours of indirect sunlight and partial shade

Moderate amount of water

Plant the seedlings 6-8 inches apart

Plant them in a tray in a dark room and water just enough to keep the potting mix wet, but not soggy

Fun Facts

The flowers are often showy and are available in different colors. The most popular flower types are red, white, pink, yellow, orange and scarlet-colored flowers

The petals have a mild, slightly sweet-sour flavor similar to lemon

Begonia means 'be cautious' when it's used as a gift

Begonias are excellent sources of vitamin C, and also contain some magnesium, calcium, flavonoids, and alkanoids