Begonia 'Tom Ment'

Also Known As

Cane Begonia
Tom Ment Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Begonia 'Tom Ment' plant details

Begonia 'Tom Ment' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter coral flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 'Tom Ment'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: coral blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Tom Ment'

USDA Zones: 10a - 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

Placed in a basket or other container, 'Tom Ment's' everblooming coral pink flowers resting against its vivid green and silver foliage, make a bay window, windowsill or patio a joy to behold.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

The glossy, textured, slim leaves of this everblooming variety have silver strewn about...Flowers are coral-apricot. Makes a lovely houseplant, easy to grow.