Have this indoor plant for many years--believe it is a heuchera but not sure. It is uplifting itself out of soil and over top of pot and leaves are drying up. Want to repot it not sure of potting depth or width. Any info is very much appreciated.
Hello if transplanting usually use a pot 1 size up (little wider and taller), plant so the roots are covered and the crown is exposed. Don't pack the soil too tight, and give it a good drink to get rid of any possible air pockets. I personally fertilize when I transplant and I use a high phosphorus solution of 10-52-10 but this is not necessary, a more balanced fert will do 15-15-18, 15-30-15, or 20-20-20 will suffice. I have never had any problems fertilizing at transplant time as long as the plant is healthy and the soil and roots are already moist. No signs of distress on the plant. Janet
Despite the Heuchera-looking leaves in the photo, the flowers definitely look like begonia. I tend to be death on begonias so will offer no advice on care--lol. Bill
Hi Murphy, I think your plant is Begonia 'Beatrice Haddrell'. From this site: http://www.glasshouseworks.com/trop-b.html http://www.glasshouseworks.com/trop-b.html# http://opgc.osu.edu/image.php?image=183 Another description from this site: http://members.tripod.com/~PalmHammockOrchidEst/BegList.html How to care for a rhizomatous begonia. http://www.begonias.org/greenhouse/bArticle.asp?ArticleID=30 Newt
Yes, it looks a lot like mine which I was told was a Beatrice Haddrell. The leaves almost look black at times. The flowers are light pink.
