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    Also Known As

    • Palm Leaf Begonia
    • Shrub Begonia

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Begonia luxurians plant details

    Begonia luxurians is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - 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 luxurians

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia luxurians

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender, luxurious Begonia from Brazil with BIG palm-like leaves on upright stems 5-8’ tall. Summers outdoors beautifully in light shade, avoid any direct hot sun which can burn foliage. Wants to hang out inside with you in winter unless you live in a Brazilian climate; adapts well to pot culture, rich consistently moist, not wet soil. We overwinter ours in a greenhouse kept just above freezing.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Seeing a full grown specimen of this species makes most people do a double take. “Is that really a Begonia?” Yes. It really is. It’s also a freakishly cool, ostentatious foliage plant for shade that grows up to 8’ tall, with scented white flowers & huge palmate leaves. This plant is right at home in dappled light in rich soil with regular water. It’s not very hardy but can be over-wintered as a houseplant below USDA Zone 10. Rarely available & only in very small quantities, nab one if you can! From Brazil.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Begonia luxurians plant

    How to Grow Begonia luxurians

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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