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Begonia fuchsioides
Begonia fuchsioides is a small shrubby begonia with fuchsia-like drooping red flowers, native to the Andes. It grows best in bright, humid conditions with protection from cold and from wet, soggy soil.
Begonia fuchsioides, the fuchsia begonia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to Ecuador, Colombia, and western Venezuela, and has been introduced to Hawaii and Réunion. A small bush reaching 2 ft (60 cm), it is hardy to USDA zone 10a.
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