begonia 'Silver Queen'

Under glass grow in light, well-drained loam-based or loam-less potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 19°C. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings. Keep barely moist over winter. See Begonias: houseplants for further advice.

No pruning required

Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome

May be attacked by caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils

May be subject to powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot