Begonia Species
Begonialanceolata

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)

Synonym:Begonia attenuata

Synonym:Trachelanthus attenuatus

Synonym:Trachelocarpus attenuatus

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings

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