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size of tuberous begonia tubers
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Posted by SheBob 7. coastal B.C. (My Page) on Sat, Jan 22, 05 at 13:20
I have one tuber (6 years old) that produces enoumous stalks over 3 feet tall, with spectacular, large orange flowers. This fall the tuber was so large that I decided to measure it. It is 9 1/2 inches long, 7 inches wide (at the widest point) and nearly 4 inches thick. Must weigh over one pound. I will have to increase the pot size again this spring in order to hold the bulb. It was given to me as a little seedling 6 years ago and I don't know the exact variety. Can anyone tell me if it is common for the tubers to become so large? Or do I have a freak on my hands?
Thanks
SheBob
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RE: size of tuberous begonia tubers
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I have some very large ones I plant in the garden each year too,some are the size of a small dinner plate.
I don't know if they lose their strength/vigour after a time?. I haven't tried to take cuttins of these as I have quite a few named varieties now in the greenhouse.
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RE: size of tuberous begonia tubers
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- Posted by bmchan z5 central MA (My Page) on
Sun, Jan 23, 05 at 23:06
| Is it a single or double? Color?? Does someone care to give us tips on dividing these monsters? |
RE: size of tuberous begonia tubers
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| Simply cut the tuber in halfs or quarters. Make sure that each piece has at least one eye (pip). Dust with fungicide after cutting. |
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