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Scientific Name: Begonia sericoneura. Common name: not known. The Begonia family is one of the largest group of cultivated plants and its popularity as an ornamental has resulted in extensive hybridization and many cultivars and hybrids.

The flowers are red, pink, yellow, or white.

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The male and female are in separate plants.

This is a true species Begonia native to Belize and probably all of Central America. Very popular as an ornamental in tropical areas; it is a beautiful foliage plant and makes a great backdrop for any garden.

Easily grown from seeds. This is an exotic tropical plant that is widely grown for its beautiful flowers and foliage. Easy to grow from seeds and makes an excellent container plant that is easily cared for. In habitat in Belize it grows everywhere but it particularly likes limestone hills and creek sides and seems to grow in every crack and crevice. It has potential of becoming invasive in mild climates.

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To germinate plant the seeds about a month before frost. Keep warm and moist, 80 degree fahrenheit soil temperature during the day, no less than 50 degrees at night.
Needs shade from the afternoon sun.
They prefer warm weather.

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