Variety traits

Begonia Plant Height

Begonia L.

A morphological parameter measured from the root collar to the apex during full bloom, ranging from 15 cm in compact forms to 3 meters in shrubby species.

In the reference 25 varieties crop Begonia, where this is mentioned in the description.

To determine the height of a begonia plant, measurements are taken from the substrate surface to the apex of the main part of the plant during full bloom. An important condition for accurate assessment is maintaining the appropriate light regime, as a deficiency leads to shoot etiolation, resulting in the distortion of genetically determined parameters.

The height range of representatives of the genus is extremely wide: compact forms (e.g., Begonia semperflorens) reach 15–30 cm, tuberous begonias — 10–50 cm, while tall hybrids and shrubby species can grow up to 70 cm or 2–3 meters.

This trait determines the choice of agrotechnical practices, including planting density ranging from 12 to 25 plants per square meter, the necessity of installing supports for fragile stems, and the application of pinching or growth regulators to shape the desired habit.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Begonia mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.