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Torch Red Begonia Plant

10.99
  • - Angel Wing Begonia
  • - Height: 10-12 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Shade
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Torch Red Begonia Plant
Plant Features

Torch Red Begonia Plants are flamboyantly colored with blossoms in fiery hues of reddish-orange against darkly-colored, impossibly lush, green angel wing foliage with pretty maroon undersides make it shine. You cannot go wrong with this beauty! Torch Red begonias are easy to grow outdoors in hanging baskets or containers and indoors as houseplants. They grow best in part sun to shady locations. Soil should be allowed to dry to the touch before watering.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in late spring or early summer after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Watering Specifics:

  • - Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season
  • - Use a fertilizer with a higher phosphorus content to encourage blooming

Pruning and Training:

  • - Prune regularly to maintain shape and remove any leggy growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, spider mites, and mealybugs
  • - Use insecticidal soap or neem oil to treat any infestations as needed

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from late spring through fall, with the heaviest bloom period in summer

Light Requirements:

  • - Avoid placing in intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Performs well in moderate humidity but avoid excessive moisture on the leaves
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low
Mature Spread 10-12 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Features Cut Flowers
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Houseplant
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Thriller
Pet Friendly No
Plant Type Hybrid

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Beautiful and Healthy

Healthy plant arrived safely and is growing fast!

From Sarah | June 28, 2022


Heathy starter plant

Heathy starter plant, doing well after repotting.

From Gene | March 31, 2021


Love the variety

Love the variety of plants that can't find anywhere else. Especially the fuchsia's. Arrived in excellent shape

From Pat | May 04, 2020


beautiful plant

i LOVE begonias and this one did not disappoint the plant is beautiful and healthy and transplanted like a dream. the selection of begonias will keep me ordering more

From janet | April 24, 2020


Beautiful vibrant red color

This beautiful red flowering plant arrived in perfect condition and has flourished since planting.

From Heather | August 31, 2019


Second purchase

So pleased with my first purchase that I ordered some more plants and again I was not disappointed. My plants arrived in excellent condition.

From orli | March 30, 2018


Excellent Torch Begonia

Received in excellent condition no damage.

From Carlene | July 16, 2015


Torch Begonia

This is a wonderful plant and very pretty

From anonymous | July 23, 2013


NICE BEGONIA PLANT!!!

PLANT WAS WELL PACKED AND ARRIVED WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE. THANKS

From carmin | July 20, 2013


Torch Begonia

I was very Happy with the Plant Once received. It came in good health! I at once got it properly re-potted! It has been a few weeks now and it looks beautiful. I can not wait to see it once it gets into stride and fills in. Thanks for a wonderful experience!

From Paul | June 27, 2013


Begonias

Received my Torch Begonia plant last week. I couldn't believe what wonderful condition it arrived in. I will definitely purchase more plants from here.

From Judith | May 16, 2013


Outstanding Torch Begonia Plants

The Torch Begonia is already flowering and doing extremely well. Thanks for everything !

From Thomas | July 03, 2012


Great shipping and packaging

Great Torch Begonia plants and great packaging!

From anonymous | May 12, 2011


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