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    • Photo of Begonia foliosa flower, foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Begonia foliosa

    Also Known As

    • Begonia
    • Fern Begonia

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 1'-4'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Begonia foliosa plant details

    Begonia foliosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, 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 - occasional 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 foliosa

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia foliosa

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A mounding drooping variety with notched miniature foliage producing tiny white flowers occasionally..petite habit. Filtered light.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Begonia foliosa plant

    How to Grow Begonia foliosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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