Begonia Species

Begoniaherbacea

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species
herbacea (her-buh-KEE-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
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
Other details
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
Regional

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

Loveland, Colorado

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Des Moines, IA (Zone 5a) | August 2011 | positive

This is an epiphytic begonia best suited to a terrarium. I grow mine in what amounts to a large glass fishbowl with a lid. The bottom con...Read More

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