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Unidentified (by me) plant.

15 years ago

Hi everyone,

my name is Giorgio and I'm writing from Andalusia (Spain). My former flatmate left behind her (she took out all the others embedded plants in the patio) a plant that I have decided to take care of. But I don't know which plant it is, I don't say the scientific name but even the vulgar one, so what she really needs (sun or shadow, watery soil or a dry one an so on). Could you help me, please?

Sincerely

Giorgio

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User
15 years ago
Begonia.

HTH
Chris
figulinaio
Original Author
15 years ago
Dear Chris,

thank you very much for your time and your experience. I will try to do my best to make "her" grow and prosper: I'm still a beginner but with practice and discipline I will get my black belt in gardening.

Your

Giorgio
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Looks like a tuberous begonia so it will die down at first frost or cold weather. But you can keep the tuber and replant next year, or in your climate, you could probably just keep it dry in the pot over the winter and start it into growth again next spring.

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