Palm-leaf Begonia (Begonia luxurians) in the Begonias Database

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade
Plant Height:	10 feet (3m)
Leaves:	Evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	White
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees
Propagation: Seeds:	Provide light Needs specific temperature: 18-22C Days to germinate: 8-20 days Depth to plant seed: surface Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Division
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions:	RHS AGM

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Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Dec 4, 2011 4:12 PM concerning plant:

Begonia luxurians (Palm Leaf Begonia) is an upright, cane-like growing begonia with large glabrous leaves that are palmately dissected into narrow leaflets. The new growth emerges from the center of the next oldest leaf. Requires bright filtered to part sun - avoid mid-day sun. Delicate fragrant cream flowers are produced from late winter into summer. Listed in Begonias: The Complete Reference Guide (Thompson & Thompson) as a rare large-leafed shrub-type for the advanced grower. Discovered in 1848 in the mountains north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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