| Common Name | NAUTILUS™ Begonia |
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| Family | Begoniaceae |
| species | -- |
| Plant Series | Begonia NAUTILUS™ Collection |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Black, Red |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| How Different? | -- |
| Landscape Value | Use as a houseplant, in mixed containers, or in summer borders in shade. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 13" / 24" / --" |
| Soil (Garden) | Fertile, rich, moist soil with good porosity. |
| Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist. |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Comments | -- |
Begonia NAUTILUS™ ‘Ruby’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Lovely, medium large, ruby rose leaves with black veins at the spiral leaf base. Forms a medium size plant with a dense, mounding habit. Use in containers inside or out.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 13″ / 24″ / –“
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 1.2 – 2.4 |
| pH | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | Sanitation of media and growing conditions is critical. Greenhouse production recommended for best environmental controls. Avoid use of overhead irrigation. Do not crowd plants as this can lead to more disease problems and stretched plants. Do not plant too deep. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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