Identification: Help please

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  1. bwebber27

    bwebber27 Member

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    I just bought a house plant and need a plant indentification. I have looked and looked and cant find the name. I know it a common house plant. It only lasted for a day. Does it have a chance? Can i revive the flowers? please help
     

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  2. Lila Pereszke

    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Begonia cv.
     
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    hi,

    what does cv stand for? also, another question. my leaves are starting to look like they were ripped or something, drying up and everything. what do i do
     
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  4. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    cv = cultivar = variety

    you have one of the many cultivars (varieties) of begonia. the flowers will last for a little and then die off - that's normal. it should bloom again if the plant is cared for properly.

    was there a tag on it that gave some idea of sunlight needs and watering?
     
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    yea, it said normal light no direct sunlight. so its normal for the flowers to fall off? how soon do they come back?
     
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