Begonia nelumbiifolia (Lotus Leaf Begonia, Lily Pad Begonia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Species | nelumbiifolia |
| Synonyms | Begonia derycxiana, Begonia caudilimba |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -7 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 50 |
| Height | 75 cm |
| Spread | 1.2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A rhizomatous species with large shiny bright green leaves. It has long leaf stems and grows into quite a large plant. |
| Landscape | Great as an accent or specimen plant, works well in containers or in a shade garden. |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, leaf cuttings and division. |
| Cultivation | Grows in full or partial shade in an average; grows well in humid conditions and can get quite large in frost free climates. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Large glossy round leaves remain dark green in colour with distinctive crimson veins throughout the year. |
| Flower Description | Showy clusters of white orchid-like flowers with gold throats rising above the foliage from late winter to early spring. |
| Texture Description | A dense herbaceous annual with a mounded form. |
Photographs
Begonia nelumbiifolia, form, Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Begonia nelumbiifolia, leaf, Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.