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apart in a location that receives shade to part shade. The soil in this location should be characteristically rich and well draining. Gryphon begonias have low water requirements and do not like to be over watered so once they are established, an occasional watering to keep the soil slightly moist should be sufficient.
- How do you care for Gryphon begonias?
- How do you prune Gryphon begonias?
- What type of begonia is Gryphon?
- Does a Gryphon begonia flower?
- Can begonias live indoors?
- Can you take begonia cuttings?
- How do you propagate begonias?
- How do you grow Gryphon begonia seeds?
- Can tuberous begonias be overwintered?
- Are begonia flowers poisonous to cats?
How do you care for Gryphon begonias?
Light/Watering: Fibrous Begonias flower well in partial shade to full sun. Bronze-leaved varieties are more suited to full sun. Water moderately once or twice a week during the warmer season. Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Plant in well-drained soil high in organic matter.
How do you prune Gryphon begonias?
Pruning: To keep your Begonia well formed and within the size you can manage indoors, prune back stems and pinch out stem tips that are growing too tall. Pruning will encourage new growth making the plant look much rounder and healthier.
What type of begonia is Gryphon?
Begonia 'Pegasus', Cane Begonia. Begonia 'Gryphon' is an upright, mounding, evergreen perennial noted for its eye-catching foliage and durability. It produces large, thick, glossy green, palmate leaves, adorned with a silver overlay.
Does a Gryphon begonia flower?
Flowers: 'Gryphon' begonia seldom blooms. Its flowers are small and white to blush in color. This lovely plant is grown for its alluring foliage. Foliage: Enormous, maple-like dark green leaves streaked in a striking silver top red-orange stems.
Can begonias live indoors?
Generally, fibrous and rhizomatous begonias make excellent houseplants while tuberous begonias can be grown as houseplants but have a harder time surviving due to the need for higher humidity and light than the other two kinds. ... Begonias grown indoors are especially susceptible to root rot and overwatering.
Can you take begonia cuttings?
Some types of begonias can be propagated using different techniques like leaf cuttings, division and root cuttings. All begonias, however, can be propagated by rooting stem cuttings, sometimes called tip cuttings. ... Many begonias root easily, and you can use the simpler technique of rooting them in water.
How do you propagate begonias?
Simply cut a rhizome into pieces about 1” to 1 ½” long, and press them gently into moistened potting soil, or a moistened mix of perlite and vermiculite. As with the leaf cuttings, give them high humidity and keep them in a warm, well-lit spot out of direct sunlight until roots begin to form.
How do you grow Gryphon begonia seeds?
Gryphon Begonia
- Annual.
- Germination: 15-30 days.
- Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-80ºF.
- Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into soil, seeds need light to germinate.
- Starting Indoors: Start indoors 12-16 weeks before the last frost. ...
- Sowing Outdoors: Direct sowing is not recommended.
Can tuberous begonias be overwintered?
Overwintering Tuberous Begonias
Tuberous begonias should be dug up and stored indoors during winter until the return of warmer weather in spring. Begonias can be dug up in fall once foliage has faded or just after the first light frost.
Are begonia flowers poisonous to cats?
Begonia. All of the over 1000 species of begonia are toxic to pets. After eating it, your pet's mouth will likely experience burning and vomiting may occur. The plant's juices and sap contain microscopic poisonous, needle-shaped crystals.
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