Begonia Species, Woolly Begonia
Begoniatomentosa

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: tomentosa (toh-men-TOH-suh)

Synonym:Begonia eriocaulis

Synonym:Begonia eriocaulon

Synonym:Begonia meyeri

Synonym:Begonia vaginans

Synonym:Gurltia meyeri

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

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

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Foliage
Blooms all year

Other details
Grown for foliage
Succulent

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Classification

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow