Begonia, Castor Bean Begonia

Begoniax ricinifolia

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boca Raton, Florida

Croton On Hudson, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | July 2017 | neutral

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