| Common
Name: |
Begonia 'Plum Paisley' pp#27513 |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
With plum color on mature leaves, they accent the silver of the new leaves. Silver spots dance in the dark green and black margin and highlights the colors. *Plus .15 royalty. VIRUS INDEXED AND NEGATIVE. |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Puckered leaves that emerge with a light green margin surrounding a silver layer with a dark burgandy edge and burgandy blotch in the center. The silver transforms to lavender and plum as the leaves mature. Blooms are rose pink. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Great for a mass planting to brighten up a dark area of the garden. Perfect for container gardens. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 10 |
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| Culture: |
Requires a moderate amount of moisture. Use an acidic, well draining soil. Requires partial to full shade. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
1 gallon (14 to 18 weeks) |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue culture |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Foliar Fungus. |
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More
Information: |
MEDIA: Airy mix of Peat, Bark and Perlite
MEDIA MOISTURE MANAGEMENT: Range of 2 (on 1-5 scale, 5 being an aquatic)
LIGHT: >1200 Ft candles
HUMIDITY: >40% to 70%
SOIL TEMP: keep between 55 and 85 degrees F
PH: 5.8-6.2 |
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