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    Begonia hispida

    Also Known As

    • Piggyback Begonia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Begonia hispida plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia hispida

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, foliage plant, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia hispida

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pale green maple shaped leaves which have little leaflets growing on the hairy surface. Quite unique - a conversation piece...needs to dry between waterings.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Begonia hispida plant

    How to Grow Begonia hispida

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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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 bowerae

    aka Begonia bowerae 'Mini Eyelash', Begonia bowerae var. nigromarga, Begonia boweri, Eyelash Begonia, Tiger Paw Begonia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Begonia bowerae 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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