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Products > Begonia luxurians   Begonia luxurians - Palm Leaf Begonia    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Begoniaceae (Begonias) Origin: Brazil (South America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Winter/Summer Height: 4-8 feet Width: 2-4 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Begonia luxurians (Palm Leaf Begonia) - An upright, cane-like growing begonia with large glabrous leaves that are palmately dissected into narrow leaflets. Interestingly, the new growth emerges from the center of the next oldest leaf. Requires bright filtered to part sun - best to avoid mid-day sun but our stock plant that we keep for seed production in the nursery is in full sun and only sufferes briefly on our warmest days (low 90's ° F). Delicate fragrant cream flowers are produced from late winter into summer. Listed in Begonias: The Complete Reference Guide (Thompson & Thompson) as a bare large-leafed shrub-type for the advanced grower. Discovered in 1848 in the Organ Mountains north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Organ Mountains take their name from their resemblance from a distance to the tubes of an organ.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Begonia luxurians .