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size of tuberous begonia tubers

19 years ago

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

Comments (3)

geoffp
19 years ago
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.
Geoff
bmchan
19 years ago
Is it a single or double? Color??

Does someone care to give us tips on dividing these monsters?
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kdjoergensen
19 years ago
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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