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    Begonia bowerae

    Also Known As

    • Begonia bowerae 'Mini Eyelash'
    • Begonia bowerae var. nigromarga
    • Begonia boweri
    • Eyelash Begonia
    • Tiger Paw Begonia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Begonia bowerae plant details

    Begonia bowerae is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chocolate, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia bowerae

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chocolate, green and variegated
    Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, houseplant, terrarium plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia bowerae

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Aka Begonia boweri. This selection of Eyelash Begonia is very compact with 1.5-2" mossy green leaves with mahogany enhanced veining. It's name is derived from the wispy white hairs along the lea margins e. This eye-catching yet undemanding plant is great in a smaller pot on a shady porch. (It likes dry shade!) White to pale pink flowers if you care.

    By: Avant Gardens

    This dwarf variety is great for terrariums or windows...tiny mint green leaves etched with chocolate markings...filtered light.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Begonia bowerae plant

    How to Grow Begonia bowerae

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Begonia hemsleyana

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Begonia hemsleyana flower, foliage, form by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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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 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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