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Begonia Species, Lotus Leaved Begonia, Water Lily Begonia

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Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Begonia (be-GON-yuh)

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Species

nelumbiifolia (nel-um-bee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Begonia caudilimba

Begonia derycxiana

Gireoudia nelumbiifolia

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 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

Bloom Color

N/A

Bloom Time

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Foliage

Mid Winter

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Other details

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Textured

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

By dividing the rootball

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From leaf cuttings

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

By simple layering

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Classification

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Anniston, Alabama

Beverly Hills, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

Clearwater, Florida

De Leon Springs, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Kurtistown, Hawaii

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begoniacrazii

Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2008 | positive

Native to the moist forests of Central Mexico to Colombia, where it is so common it is reported to be eaten as a local vegetable.

Azalea

Jonesboro, GA (Zone 7b) | January 2003 | positive

I have a plant exactly like this, also called "Maple Leaf" Begonia. The leaves have a rust colored underside. A showy plant in shade in...Read More

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