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star begonia

Begonia heracleifolia

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae
Common Names: star leaf begonia

About this plant

A rhizomatous species whose palmate leaves have white principal veins, a green inner zone and a darker outline. Their undersides are burgundy and the leaf stems are spotted with red. Flowers may be pale pink or white and are held in upright clusters

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

May go dormant after flowering, in which case, reduce watering and keep on the dry side until growth resumes. See begonia cultivation - houseplants

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flower spikes

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or divide in spring

Pests

May suffer from the usual glasshouse pests, including glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May suffer from rots and moulds, including grey moulds, if overwatered

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years