Begonia Species, Grape-Leaf Begonia, Maple-Leaf Begonia

Begoniadregei

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species
dregei (DRAY-gee-eye)
Synonym
Begonia macbethii
Begonia natalensis
Begonia partita
Begonia parvifolia
Begonia richardsiana
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By air 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:

Orange, California

San Francisco, California

Kennebunkport, Maine

Roanoke, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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M
| March 2014 | positive

Begonia dregei is a South African endemic occurring naturally from East London to Durban.
Begonia dregei is rare occurring in fore...Read More

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DC metro, VA (Zone 7b) | December 2006 | positive

Very tough little cookie. Propagates easily from tip cuttings. Grows well under fluorescent lights. Probably the easiest of the Begoni...Read More

M
Aurora, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | positive

I have this tiny little begonia in bonsai form. I keep it outside on a shaded porch that gets morning sun. He's as tough as the rest of...Read More

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