Buy Begonia 'Erythrophylla'

Also Known As

Beefsteak Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

10a-12

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Begonia 'Erythrophylla' plant details

Begonia 'Erythrophylla' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze and green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Erythrophylla'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Erythrophylla'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An early hybrid begonia dating back to the 1940's remains a popular plant prized for its vigor and ease of growth. Large rounded glossy green leaves backed in deep red and centered with a dramatic light star at the center. Pink spring flowers are held above foliage on 10inch stalks followed by winged seed pods. To about 10"" tall and trailing to 18 inches wide on lax stems. Great in low containers or hanging baskets. Easy in bright indirect light and rich well drained soil. Similar to caning types, these like to dry out some between watering. USDA zone 10, Protect from frost.

By: Cistus Nursery

Beefsteak Begonia - A rhizomatous old, heirloom variety. Large 4" rounded thick fleshy leaves, dark shiny bronze-red with reddish undersides. Grows into a very large plant displaying pink flowers on long slender stalks year round. Likes bright shade and kept on the dry side, min temp. 55 °F. A remarkable plant of yesterday.