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Begonia (likely Elatior type)
View 2, 25 Sept 2026

Begonia (likely Elatior type)

Begonia × hiemalis (likely)

Several thick, jointed, succulent stems with large glossy rounded leaves edged in red, and deep red double flowers. Likely an Elatior or Rieger begonia (Begonia × hiemalis), but not confirmed.

Experimental bonsai: succulent-stemmed and frost-tender, so it will live indoors. Acquired a few days before 25 Sep 2026 (approximate date).

Common name
Begonia (likely Elatior type)
Section
Propagation
Style
Multi-trunk
Spot
Greenhouse
Soil
Nursery compost
Options
Potential

Experimental: the thick, jointed stems could make a multi-trunk bonsai-style houseplant.

Its main use is as a flowering pot plant, with propagation offering scope for separate experiments.

From
A local independent garden centre, Sep 2026
Age
About 1 year
Next repot
Around Mar 2027
Edible
❌ No: Toxic to pets, especially the roots.
Hardy
❌ No: in before the first frost
Garden-centre price
about £8
RHS guide

Care & updates

Next root check
Mar 2027
What to expect
Seasonal growth and flowering depend on the plant and conditions. Winter survival requires suitable protection; spring recovery is not guaranteed. Flowers Jun–Sep.
Feeding
Every 14 days, May–Aug, with Tomato feed (high potash), half strength
  1. Observation

    Three cuttings taken (see Begonia cuttings).

  2. Observation

    Healthy, glossy leaves, lots of red double flowers and buds. Cuttings planned for tomorrow.

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