Begonia 'Jovian' is a beastly rhizomatous hybrid that can reach great sizes. Leaves are large and leathery, beginning deep burgundy red and turning nearly black with a velvet red reverse as they age. Leaves are suspended on yellow stalk-like petioles that are covered in tiny hairs. This plant will take up quite a bit of space, but will be a definite conversation piece of any collection!
Care of Begonia ‘Jovian’:
Shade to partial shade, temp 45 to 85 degrees, 24 inches tall 36 in. wide, allow getting slightly dry between waterings.
Family: begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia 'Jovian' is a beastly rhizomatous hybrid that can reach great sizes. Leaves are large and leathery, beginning deep burgundy red and turning nearly black with a velvet red reverse as they age. Leaves are suspended on yellow stalk-like petioles that are covered in tiny hairs. This plant will take up quite a bit of space, but will be a definite conversation piece of any collection!
Care of Begonia ‘Jovian’:
Shade to partial shade, temp 45 to 85 degrees, 24 inches tall 36 in. wide, allow getting slightly dry between waterings.
Family: begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding: