Description:
Begonia luxurians plant looks like a palm tree. The plant has more male flowers
and fewer female flowers. Moreover, it has fragrant flowers and spread fragrant everywhere.
Other Names of Begonia luxurians:
Scientific name: Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’
Common name: Palm leaf Begonia, Shrub Begonia
Classification:
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Species | Begonia luxurians |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
Flowering data:
| Flower | Fragrant |
| Plant type | Begonia, Conservatory, House plant, Perennial |
| Domain | Eukaryote |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Foliage color | Orange, green |
| Bloom time | Summer, spring |
| Flower color | White, pale-yellow in summer, pale-yellow in spring |
| Evergreen | Yes |
Leaf data:
| The appearance of Leaf | Large, palmate leaves |
| The Color | Green |
| Type | Simple |
| Hairs Present | Yes |
| Length | 10 cm |
| Leaf width | 1 ½ foot |
Plant Care:
| Sun | Partial shade |
| Water | Average Water, Water regularly, although do not overwater |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies, birds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Drainage conditions | Well drained |
| Required Soil pH | Middle acidic, neutral |
| Preferred Soil Type | Loamy, sandy |
| Origin | Rain forests of Brazil |
How to care Begonia luxurians plant:
Light:
Begonia luxurians plant generally likes filtered sunlight. However, In winter, it needs some sunlight.
Water:
Even more, It needs average water to grow. but overwatering should be avoided. Water this plant regularly at a minimum quantity.
Temperature:
Provided that a normal temperature is good for this plant.
Fertilizing:
Apply liquid fertilizer for this plant. Moreover, fertilize this plant every two weeks. On the other hand, do not give fertilizer to newly repotted plant for one month.
Soil:
This plant prefers well-drained soil. Therefore, it is best to grow in loamy and sandy soil.
Begonia luxurians plant growth:
Generally, the growth rate of the begonia plant is 25 cm per season. Even more, It is a fast-growing plant. The height of this plant is up to 8 feet.
Pruning:
In particular, during the summer or spring season, cut the long stems and damage leaves of this plant. Being that, It gives the best shape after pruning eventually.
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