Begonia Species, Fuego Begonia
Begoniaplebeja

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: plebeja (PLEE-bee-uh)

Synonym:Begonia barsalouxiae

Synonym:Begonia fissurarum

Synonym:Begonia kennedyi

Synonym:Begonia ripicola

Synonym:Begonia tenuipila

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
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
Cream/Tan

Foliage
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Herbaceous
Veined

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Classification

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow