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Armitage begonia help with care

18 years ago

I have just received one of Armitage's new begonias from a friend. I do not know the name of it. But, the description is as follows: small insignificant white blooms, deep green curly leaf with a deep red underside. I do not know if it can be left outside or is it an inside plant. What care should I give it inside since I am well known for killing inside plants.

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hc mcdole
18 years ago
It sounds like the one that is marketed as 'Bonita Shea'. It looks like it may be an improved U002 (aka 'Manaus').
greenelbows1
18 years ago
If that's what it is you'll definitely need to bring it in, but it'll do better in a terrarium, which makes it pretty easy to care for. Put it under a fluorescent light and you'll hardly need to do anything to it 'til it's warm again. Quite a few begonias I grow outside with little care in the summer--hot and humid--have to be closed up this way at least for me. Don't much like a dry house.
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greenelbows1
18 years ago
It says to grow it in full sun. Wow!!! My 'Manaus' is in dappled shade and pretty gorgeous--especially when I get it watered!--but I think it would burn to a crisp in full sun. How does it do for you?

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