Begonia cucullata Willd profile

Begonia Cucullata Willd is a perennial evergreen herb with erect, slightly fleshy stems, 15-30 cm tall. The Begonia Cucullata Willd has bright leaves and flowers in clusters and open in all seasons, with many colors and single and double petals. It is an ideal material for flower beds, hanging pots, planting slots and indoor layout in landscaping, and is deeply loved by gardeners and the general public.

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Morphological characteristics of Begonia Cucullata Willd

Begonia Cucullata Willd is a perennial evergreen herb with erect, slightly fleshy stems, 15-30 cm tall. Leaves are alternate, lustrous, ovate to broadly based-rounded, 5-8 cm long and 3-6 cm wide, apex acute or obtuse, base slightly cordate and oblique, margin dentate and ciliate, green. Inflorescences are axillary, with several flowers red, reddish or white. Capsule iswinged. Flowering period: March to December.

Habitat of Begonia Cucullata Willd

The begonia cucullata Willd is native to the humid undergrowth of forests in the tropical low latitudes and high elevations of Brazil. Prefer to be born in slightly acidic sandy loam. It likes air humidity environment, warm and cool climate. The most suitable growth temperature is 15-24℃, both afraid of high temperature and cold. It’s fond of scattered light, and afraid of midsummer midday bright light direct.

Main values of Begonia Cucullata Willd

The begonia cucullata willd has bright leaves and flowers in clusters and open in all seasons, with many colors and single and double petals. It is an ideal material for flower beds, hanging pots, planting slots and indoor layout in landscaping, and is deeply loved by gardeners and the general public.