Begonia Species, Kidney Begonia
Begoniadichotoma

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: dichotoma (dy-KAW-toh-muh)

Synonym:Begonia sucrensis

Synonym:Begonia sulcata

Synonym:Saueria sulcata

Synonym:Wageneria dichotoma

Height

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Spring

Other details
Herbaceous
Textured

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

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