Begonia x 'Mandalay Mandarin'
Begonia
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Begonia (Begonia x 'Mandalay Mandarin') - Description
Single flowers look like hoop-skirted belles of the ball. The bright colors and hanging nature are enchanting.
Begonia (Begonia x 'Mandalay Mandarin') - Blooming
There are many different types of flowers in this Genus, but the largest of them all are in the tuberous Begonia class. Begonias come in almost all colors except for blue.
Begonia (Begonia x 'Mandalay Mandarin') - Growth
Most Begonias do best indoors or in greenhouses as potted plants as they do well with moderate temperatures and humidity. There are several types of Begonias with different growing patterns: cane-type, hardy, Hiemalis (Rieger), multiflora, rex, rhizomatous, semperflorens, shrub like, trailing or climbing, and tuberous Begonias. Although there's a wide variety of Begonia, types they all prefer bright indirect light or filtered sun.
Begonia (Begonia x 'Mandalay Mandarin') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Begonia (Begonia x 'Mandalay Mandarin') - Pest
Plants that prefer humid conditions are often time subject to fungal diseases and Begonias are no exception. Powdery mildew can be a problem.
Begonia (Begonia x 'Mandalay Mandarin') - Soil and irrigation
Do best with light, fast draining soils. The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never soggy for very long.
