Bolivian begonia

Plant tubers indoors in spring in light, well-drained, neutral compost. May be grown permanently in pots or hanging baskets under glass in bright light shaded from direct sun. Otherwise move containers outdoors into a sunny or semi-shaded position when all risk of frost is past. Dry off tubers in winter and store frost-free. For further information see Begonias: outdoors

Remove old stems and foliage as plant dies back for the winter

Root basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring or summer

Susceptible to mealybugs, caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, vine weevils and aphids

Prone to powdery mildews and stem-rot