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| 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 |
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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.
The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Begonia luxurians. |
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