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Begonia glabra

Also Known As

  • Trailing Begonia

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 1'-12'
  • W: 1'-12'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Begonia glabra plant details

Begonia glabra is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter 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 glabra

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 12 FT - wide, 1 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia glabra

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

Begonia glabra is a free flowering species with heart shaped leaves, semi trailing, everblooming with lacy white flowers

Gardening facts about Begonia glabra plant

How to Grow Begonia glabra

  • 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

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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