Begonia luxurians - Palm Leaf Begonia
By Delonix1
7 Sep, 2012
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This Begonia is native to the tropical rain forest of Brazil. It can grow very tall to 12ft/ 3.7m. It grows very well along most of California's coast. Photo taken at Quail Botanical Gardens (San Diego Botanical Gardens) on Sept. 4, 2012.
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Yes, in the ground it can grow to 12ft. In a pot it usually stays around 5 or 6 ft., maximum.
8 Sep, 2012
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Very nice, mine is only 3ft at the moment if it gets to 12ft i'll have to get a greenhouse extention. :o)
7 Sep, 2012