Begonia lunaris is a newly described species from the Atlantic Forests of Rio De Janeiro State of Brazil. It has large dark olive leaves with bronze undertones that are shaped like a crescent moon, which inspired the name lunaris. The bright orange flowers appear in huge clusters. The orange of the petals contrasts beautifully with the yellow of the stamens and stigma. When mature, it will produce flowers year-round. It will get about 2 feet tall and makes a fabulous hanging basket.
Care:
Shade to partial sun, temp 50 to 100 degrees, with staking it can get 6 to 8 ft. tall. allow to get slightly dry between waterings.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.
Begonia lunaris is a newly described species from the Atlantic Forests of Rio De Janeiro State of Brazil. It has large dark olive leaves with bronze undertones that are shaped like a crescent moon, which inspired the name lunaris. The bright orange flowers appear in huge clusters. The orange of the petals contrasts beautifully with the yellow of the stamens and stigma. When mature, it will produce flowers year-round. It will get about 2 feet tall and makes a fabulous hanging basket.
Care:
Shade to partial sun, temp 50 to 100 degrees, with staking it can get 6 to 8 ft. tall. allow to get slightly dry between waterings.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.