Variety traits

Begonia Height

Begonia L.

The height of a begonia is measured from the root collar to the top point of the crown during the peak flowering phase. This trait is highly dependent on growing conditions, lighting, and nutrition, determining the planting and maintenance strategy for a specific cultivar.

In the reference 17 varieties crop Begonia, where this is mentioned in the description.

In begonia variety testing, plant height is defined as the distance from the root collar to the last developed node or the highest point of the crown. Measurements are taken during the period of full bloom; due to the crop's high morphogenetic plasticity, standardized lighting and nutritional conditions must be maintained, as any deficit causes undesirable stem elongation.

The classification of begonias by habit includes low forms up to 25–30 cm, medium forms from 30 to 60 cm, and tall species, such as cane begonias, which reach 1.5–5 meters. Height is a determining factor in selecting container volume and planting density: tall-growing varieties often require additional support, whereas pinching or growth regulators are used to maintain the compactness of low-growing forms.

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.

Begotis

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Begonia L. · Begonia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL PL

6 records

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Begonia L. · Begonia

ter Laak Wendela Antoinette|Amstelveen, NL

3 records

KRBELAT02

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Begonia L. · Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

Gnom

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