Description
The "Dragon Wing Red" Begonia x benariensis boasts vibrant red flowers that grace gardens with their beauty year-round. Coupled with its eye-catching Dragon-Wing shaped foliage, this cultivar is a top choice for adding continuous colour and elegance. As a semi-trailing plant, it's equally at home in the ground, pots, or hanging baskets, showcasing its adaptability to different garden designs.
For those planting the "Dragon Wing Red" directly in the ground, enriching poor, sandy soils with organic matter will enhance its performance. It thrives in a sunny to partly shaded position and requires regular watering, especially during Birak (Summer). A balanced, slow-release fertiliser in late Bunuru (Summer) will keep it flourishing, while a light prune during Kambarang (Spring) helps maintain its shape and spur new growth.
| Botanical Name | Begonia x benariensis |
| Common Name | Hybrid Wax Begonia |
| Cultivar | Dragon Wing® Red |
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Classification |
Shade and Indoor |
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| Origin | Shared origin from South/Central America to South-East Asia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45 - 60 cm |
| Width | 45 - 60 cm |
| Light | Bright, indirect sunlight |
| Soil | Well-draining |
| Water Requirement | Water moderately in warm weather. Requires less water in cool weather. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Flower Time | Can flower anytime of the year. |
| Toxicity | Highly toxic to cats if ingested. Moderately toxic to humans and other pets. |
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