Begonia sutherlandii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Begonia sutherlandii |
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Begonia
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The Begonia sutherlandii, also known as the Sutherland begonia, is a beautiful plant that grows from a special underground stem called a tuber. It's a perennial plant, which means it lives for many years. In some parts of Tanzania, people call it iwozya. This plant belongs to the plant family called Begoniaceae.
It can grow up to about 0.5 meters (20 inches) tall. Its stems are often pink and feel a bit soft, growing from 10 to 80 centimeters (4 to 31 inches) long. The leaves are usually dark green with red veins and have tiny hairs on their undersides. They are not perfectly even on both sides and have jagged edges, like tiny teeth. The flowers appear in hanging clusters called panicles all through the summer. Each flower is about 20 to 26 millimeters (0.8 to 1 inch) wide. They are usually orange or orange-red with bright yellow parts inside called anthers.
Where the Sutherland Begonia Grows
The Begonia sutherlandii is originally from the southern highlands of Tanzania. You can often find it growing over rocks in places that are damp and shady, or sometimes even on trees. This plant also grows naturally in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in South Africa. It likes environments that are a bit cool and moist.
Growing Begonia sutherlandii
You can grow Begonia sutherlandii in your garden if you live in an area where it doesn't get too cold or have frost. It's a popular plant for gardens because it's quite pretty and easy to care for in the right conditions. The Royal Horticultural Society, a famous gardening group, even gave it a special prize called the Award of Garden Merit. This award means it's a great plant for gardeners to choose!
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See also
In Spanish: Begonia sutherlandii para niños
