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    Begonia 'Wild Pony'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Begonia 'Wild Pony' plant details

    Begonia 'Wild Pony' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chocolate, green and variegated foliage. In spring 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 heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Wild Pony'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chocolate, green and variegated
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Wild Pony'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An easy to grow and quite vigorous rhizomatous Begonia with bold dark mahogany veining on medium apple green leaves. Foliage displays a slight spiral design. White flowers in winter. plants can grow to 2' tall and 3' wide over time, even larger in mild climates when grown outdoors year round.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Begonia 'Wild Pony' plant

    How to Grow Begonia 'Wild Pony'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-4'

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

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    Zones

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

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    Zones

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    Width: 6"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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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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