Begonia Species, Morning-Glory Begonia, Shield Leaf Begonia

Begoniaconvolvulacea

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species
convolvulacea (kon-vol-vu-la-SEE-uh)
Synonym
Begonia geniculata
Begonia repens
Begonia rugosa
Begonia schottiana
Begonia unialata
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pale Green
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By serpentine layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Humble, Texas

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