Begonia Species, Star Begonia
Begoniaheracleifolia

Synonym:Begonia jatrophifolia

Synonym:Begonia longipila

Synonym:Begonia nigrescens

Synonym:Begonia punctata

Synonym:Begonia radiata

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
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
Pink

Foliage
Mid Spring

Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
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

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