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Begonia fuchsioides Hook.
| Family Name: | Begoniaceae |
| Synonyms: | Begonia floribunda Carrière, Begonia foliosa (A.DC.) L.B.Sm. & Schub. var. miniata, Begonia fuchsioides (Carrière) Irmsch. var. floribunda, Begonia fuchsioides (Planch. & Linden) A.DC. var. miniata, Begonia fuchsioides (Planch. & Linden) Voss f. miniata, Begonia fulgens Lem., Begonia miniata Planch. & Linden, Begonia multiflora Benth. |
| Common Name: | Fuchsia Begonia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Colombia to Ecuador, W. Venezuela |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub like Begonia to 1.5m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves light - mid green, to 2cm long. Edge of leaves tipped with short hairs. |
| Stems | Stems succulent, reddish. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence pendent (downward hanging), flowers pink to rose colored. |
| Similar | Begonia foliosa is a similar looking species which has much smaller leaves (1-2cm long). |
| Cultivation | Prefers a cooler growing temperature |
| Etymology | The specific epithet 'fuchsioides' refers to the downward pointing flowers, which resembles the blooms of the Fuchsia spp. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Do not overwater as this will cause the plant to rot) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31124 |
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| Species ID | 5515 |
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