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    Begonia burkillii

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 8"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Begonia burkillii plant details

    Begonia burkillii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, chocolate and green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia burkillii

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, chocolate and green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in winter
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia burkillii

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From northern India comes this rare rhizomatous species which has caught everyone's attention for its compact size and uniquely colored leaves. Perfect for a gardener's windowsill or great as a terrarium plant, Begonia burkillii thrives in partial sun to shade with a little extra humidity. The mature leaves are only 2" across with an attractive light green and brown mottling. Its mounding habit reaches 6-8" in height and the variability of leaf color keeps the gardener engaged all year long. Light pink flowers emerge from under the leaves in winter

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Begonia burkillii plant

    How to Grow Begonia burkillii

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-48"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

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    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    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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