{"id":136652,"date":"2023-05-12T17:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T10:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-fierce-begonia\/"},"modified":"2023-05-12T17:11:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T10:11:19","slug":"houseplant-of-the-week-fierce-begonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-fierce-begonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseplant of the week: fierce begonia"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThis impressive Chinese native produces beautiful pink flowersWhy will I love it?This plant\u2019s large, textured leaves look as if they are covered in dark, pointy fangs, which renders it visually stunning. Most people find it hard to resist touching it. Additionally, the fierce begonia (Begonia ferox) produces beautiful pink flowers that add a certain elegance to its already impressive appearance.Light or shade?Bright, indirect light. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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