Begonia Species, Rhizomatous Begonia
Begoniaaridicaulis

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: aridicaulis (ar-id-ee-KAW-liss)

Height

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

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy

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 seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Classification

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow