Product description
The Begonia 'Miss Mummy' is a hybrid Angel Wing Begonia prized for its dramatic foliage and cane-like growth.
Origins
Hybrid Status: It is a cultivated hybrid variety derived from tropical species native to South America, specifically Brazil.
Historical Note: It is often associated with the cultivar 'Little Miss Mummey,' which won the American Begonia Society's Alfred D. Robinson Award in 2001.
Characteristics
Foliage: Distinctive asymmetrical, wing-shaped leaves that are dark green to purple-black with silver or pink speckles and deep red or maroon undersides.
Growth Habit: An upright, bushy, cane-type plant reaching heights of 18 to 36 inches.
Flowers: Produces drooping clusters of white or pink-tinged flowers, primarily in spring and summer.
Care Requirements
Light: Requires bright, indirect light; direct sun will scorch the leaves.
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry.
Soil: Thrives in a well-draining, peat-based mix, often enriched with perlite.
Humidity & Temp: Prefers high humidity (60%+) and temperatures between 65–75°F. It is not frost-tolerant.
Feeding: Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half-strength every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. The Begonia 'Miss Mummy' is a tender perennial that is only winter-hardy in warm, frost-free climates.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Perennial Zones (9–11): In USDA Zones 9a–11b, this begonia can be grown outdoors year-round. It is most reliable in Zones 10 and 11, where temperatures rarely drop below 30–40°F (1.1–4.4°C).
AnnualIndoor Zones (3–8): In cooler regions (Zones 3–8), it will not survive winter outdoors. It is typically grown as a summer annual or kept as a year-round houseplant.
Temperature Limits
Minimum Threshold: The plant is highly sensitive to frost and cold, wet soil. Growth typically stalls when temperatures dip below 60°F (15°C), and exposure to temperatures below 45°F (7°C) can cause significant damage or death.
Optimal Range: It thrives best in a stable environment between 65°F and 75°F (18–24°C).
Shipping & policies
Estimated shipping date:Â To be calculated
Ships and local pickup from:Â San Antonio, TX
Shipping fee:Â $13
Sales tax:
. We're required by law to collect sales tax and applicable fees for certain tax authorities.
. Sales taxes vary depending on state.
Returns and exchanges:
. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.
Product description
The Begonia 'Miss Mummy' is a hybrid Angel Wing Begonia prized for its dramatic foliage and cane-like growth.
Origins
Hybrid Status: It is a cultivated hybrid variety derived from tropical species native to South America, specifically Brazil.
Historical Note: It is often associated with the cultivar 'Little Miss Mummey,' which won the American Begonia Society's Alfred D. Robinson Award in 2001.
Characteristics
Foliage: Distinctive asymmetrical, wing-shaped leaves that are dark green to purple-black with silver or pink speckles and deep red or maroon undersides.
Growth Habit: An upright, bushy, cane-type plant reaching heights of 18 to 36 inches.
Flowers: Produces drooping clusters of white or pink-tinged flowers, primarily in spring and summer.
Care Requirements
Light: Requires bright, indirect light; direct sun will scorch the leaves.
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry.
Soil: Thrives in a well-draining, peat-based mix, often enriched with perlite.
Humidity & Temp: Prefers high humidity (60%+) and temperatures between 65–75°F. It is not frost-tolerant.
Feeding: Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half-strength every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. The Begonia 'Miss Mummy' is a tender perennial that is only winter-hardy in warm, frost-free climates.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Perennial Zones (9–11): In USDA Zones 9a–11b, this begonia can be grown outdoors year-round. It is most reliable in Zones 10 and 11, where temperatures rarely drop below 30–40°F (1.1–4.4°C).
AnnualIndoor Zones (3–8): In cooler regions (Zones 3–8), it will not survive winter outdoors. It is typically grown as a summer annual or kept as a year-round houseplant.
Temperature Limits
Minimum Threshold: The plant is highly sensitive to frost and cold, wet soil. Growth typically stalls when temperatures dip below 60°F (15°C), and exposure to temperatures below 45°F (7°C) can cause significant damage or death.
Optimal Range: It thrives best in a stable environment between 65°F and 75°F (18–24°C).
Shipping & policies
Estimated shipping date:Â To be calculated
Ships and local pickup from:Â San Antonio, TX
Shipping fee:Â $13
Sales tax:
. We're required by law to collect sales tax and applicable fees for certain tax authorities.
. Sales taxes vary depending on state.
Returns and exchanges:
. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.
Accepted payment methods
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