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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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    Begonia luxurians

    aka Palm Leaf Begonia, Shrub Begonia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Begonia luxurians foliage by plant lust
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    Begonia 'Orange Sherbet'

    aka Orange Sherbet Cane Begonia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-48"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Begonia 'Orange Sherbet' flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Begonia bowerae

    aka Begonia bowerae 'Mini Eyelash', Begonia bowerae var. nigromarga, Begonia boweri, Eyelash Begonia, Tiger Paw Begonia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Begonia bowerae foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Begonia dregei

    aka Begonia 'Partita', Begonia partita, Begonia richardsonii, Begonia semi-tuberous hybrid, Begonia suffruticosa, Maple Leaf Begonia, Partita Begonia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Begonia dregei flower by C T Johansson
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    Begonia emeiensis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Begonia emeiensis flower by Joshua McCullough
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