Begonia Species
Begoniaurophylla

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: urophylla (ur-oh-FIL-uh)

Synonym:Begonia boquetensis

Synonym:Begonia santae-martae

Synonym:Begonia setifera

Synonym:Begonia squamosa

Synonym:Begonia villipetiola

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time

Foliage

Other details
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest

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