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    Begonia acutifolia

    Also Known As

    • Begonia 'Richmondensis White'
    • Begonia richmondensis 'White'

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Begonia acutifolia plant details

    Begonia acutifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia acutifolia

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia acutifolia

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Winter-hardy, shade-loving, mound to 2' with 3" leaves, dangling white blooms.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Begonia acutifolia plant

    How to Grow Begonia acutifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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