Begonia Species, Bull's Eye Begonia

Begoniaconchifolia

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Synonym
Begonia scutellata
Begonia warscewiczii
Gireoudia conchifolia
Gireoudia warscewicziana
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Textured
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By simple layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2009 | positive

The cultivar 'Bulls Eye' is a small begonia suitable for terrariums. The shiny 2" leaves are circular with a dark reddish spot in the center.

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