Begonia Species, Morning-Glory Begonia, Shield Leaf Begonia
Begoniaconvolvulacea

Synonym:Begonia geniculata

Synonym:Begonia repens

Synonym:Begonia rugosa

Synonym:Begonia schottiana

Synonym:Begonia unialata

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Pale Green
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By serpentine 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