Begonia foliosa (Fern begonia, Fern-leaved begonia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Species | foliosa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Colombia, Venezuela |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Shrubby |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Many slender, succulent branches. |
| Leaf Description | Many leaves in 2 dense ranks, to 3.5 cm, glossy dark green. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are white, appearing singly or in pairs, to 1.5 cm across. |
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