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Begonia nelumbiifolia


Lotus Leaf Begonia, Lily Pad Begonia




Family
Begoniaceae
Genus
Begonia
Species
nelumbiifolia
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Synonyms
Begonia derycxiana, Begonia caudilimba
USDA Hardiness Zone
9 - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H1c
Temperature (°C)
-7 - 10
Temperature (°F)
20 - 50
Height
75 cm
Spread
1.2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMay
General Description
A rhizomatous species with large shiny bright green leaves. It has long leaf stems and grows into quite a large plant.
Landscape
Great as an accent or specimen plant, works well in containers or in a shade garden.
Cultivation
Grows in full or partial shade in an average; grows well in humid conditions and can get quite large in frost free climates.
Growth
Medium
Leaf Description
Large glossy round leaves remain dark green in colour with distinctive crimson veins throughout the year.
Flower Description
Showy clusters of white orchid-like flowers with gold throats rising above the foliage from late winter to early spring.
Texture Description
A dense herbaceous annual with a mounded form.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
Stem cuttings, leaf cuttings and division.
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