Begonia

{Begonia spp.}

Boron deficiency in begonia

The terminal buds and leaves show a rosette condition with a puckering of the tip leaves if begonias are boron deficient. The terminal buds and leaves later become necrotic. Growth is generally stunted. The bulb has corky patches or nodules.

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