The Begonia Society of Tampa Bay was started by a group of individuals wishing to learn more about the Begonia plant family. Typically, meetings include a program on a specific topic related to Begonia growing and culture, show and tell, a plant raffle, a little business and a great Begonia chatter.
First time guests receive a FREE plant.
We participate in the USF Botanical Spring and Fall Festivals and attend National and Regional Conventions.
We are a branch of the American Begonia Society: www.begonia.org
The Begonia Society of Tampa Bay meets at 10:30 AM on the fourth Saturday of each month, except November and December. Guests are Welcome!
Meeting Location:
Famous Tates Distribution Warehouse
6401 N. 54th Street, Tampa, FL 33610
Enter the parking lot from E. Hanna Ave.,
off of N. 56th Street at the intersection.
Begonias generally like filtered sunlight, warm days, cool nights,
a balanced diet and well
drained soil.
Species native to Mexico, Japan, Malaysia and South America
grow well in Florida.
Florida hybridizers are creating new hybrids all the time for our
Florida landscapes.
Light: Bright, indirect or
filtered light
Temperature: 45-75°F., ideal
Humidity: 50-60% ideal,
tolerate lower
Soil: Must be well drained
Pot: Shallow, clay or
sphagnum-lined
wire baskets work best
Feeding: Balanced, constant feed
Propagating: Seed for species;
leaf (whole leaf, wedge, cone,
disk), rhizome tip for hybrids
Light: Shade to full sun; increased
light brings more bloom
Temperature: 45-85°F., ideal
Humidity: 40-60%, but tolerate
a wide range
Soil: Well drained
Pot: Any
Feeding: Balanced, constant feed
Propagating: Seed, basal tip cuttings
Light: Bright to sunny;
most need sun to bloom
Temperature: 45-85°F.
Humidity: Tolerate a wide range,
40-60% ideal
Soil: Well drained
Pot: Heavy, deep pot for tall canes
(so they don’t fall over),
short types do well in
hanging containers
Feeding: Balanced, constant feed
Propagating: Seed for species;
tip, mallet and stem cuttings
for hybrids
Light: Bright, indirect or filtered
light; flourescent is often ideal
Temperature: 70-75°F., day;
45-70°F., night; avoid sudden
changes and drafts
Humidity: 50% or more
Soil: Must drain well
Pot: Shallow; clay or sphagnum-lined wire basket best
Feeding: Mild, constant, only during
active growing season
Propagating: Leaf, rhizome tip
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