Begonia, Rhizomatous Begonia, Lettuce Leaf Begonia 'Bunchii'

Begonia

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Synonym
Begonia x erythrophylla
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Non-patented
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Rhizomatous
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Textured
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By air layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oakland, California

San Leandro, California

Brooksville, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Neptune Beach, Florida

Springfield, Missouri

Southold, New York

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Saint Marys, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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K
Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2008 | positive

One of my favorite begonias, easy to grow and forgiving of mistakes. Responds quickly to repotting, I moved mine up from a quart contain...Read More

B
Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2008 | positive

B. 'Bunchii' is a sport of B. 'Erythrophylla'
Easy to grow and for me, tends to cascade over the pot. Propagated easily via leaf o...Read More

M
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2006 | neutral

This rhizomatous begonia has deep olive leaves with ruffled and crested edges. It is sometimes called Curly Beefsteak.


H
Northern California, CA | April 2004 | positive

Thought to be an x erythrophylla.

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