Begonia heracleifolia, also known as the star begonia, is a rhizomatous species native to Mexico and Central America. It has succulent, palmate leaves that are green with dark margins, but the patterns can vary considerably from leaf to leaf. The reverse of the leaves are mottled with burgundy and the pubescent petioles carry the same coloration. This is a large begonia that can grow several feet tall with leaves spanning up to a foot across.
By purchasing this plant, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this sale. For more information, please visit our FAQ and What to do when your plant arrives guide.
Purchase Winter Shipping Assurance to protect your plant against harsh winter weather during shipping.
Receive exclusive promotions, see what's growing, and learn about the upcoming auction schedule.
{"id":7515802927256,"title":"Begonia heracleifolia","handle":"begonia-heracleifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegonia heracleifolia, also known as the star begonia, is a rhizomatous species native to Mexico and Central America. It has succulent, palmate leaves that are green with dark margins, but the patterns can vary considerably from leaf to leaf. The reverse of the leaves are mottled with burgundy and the pubescent petioles carry the same coloration. This is a large begonia that can grow several feet tall with leaves spanning up to a foot across. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare of Begonia heracleifolia:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e45 to 95 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity 40-60%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUp to 2 ft tall, 4 ft wide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater when soil becomes dry to the touch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily: Begoniaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","published_at":"2022-12-01T09:36:42-06:00","created_at":"2022-12-01T09:24:41-06:00","vendor":"Steve's Leaves","type":"Begonia","tags":["Availability_Out of Stock","Begonia_All","Begonia_Rhizomatous"],"price":1999,"price_min":1999,"price_max":1999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":0,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42354982289560,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Begonia heracleifolia","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1999,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-3.jpg?v=1669998007","\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-2.jpg?v=1669998007","\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-1.jpg?v=1669998007"],"featured_image":"\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-3.jpg?v=1669998007","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":34893024264344,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"width":1500,"src":"\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-3.jpg?v=1669998007"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-3.jpg?v=1669998007","width":1500},{"alt":null,"id":34888935669912,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"width":1500,"src":"\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-2.jpg?v=1669998007"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-2.jpg?v=1669998007","width":1500},{"alt":null,"id":34888935637144,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"width":1500,"src":"\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-1.jpg?v=1669998007"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/stevesleaves.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/begoniaceae-begonia-heracleifolia-stevesleavesinc-1.jpg?v=1669998007","width":1500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eBegonia heracleifolia, also known as the star begonia, is a rhizomatous species native to Mexico and Central America. It has succulent, palmate leaves that are green with dark margins, but the patterns can vary considerably from leaf to leaf. The reverse of the leaves are mottled with burgundy and the pubescent petioles carry the same coloration. This is a large begonia that can grow several feet tall with leaves spanning up to a foot across. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare of Begonia heracleifolia:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e45 to 95 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity 40-60%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUp to 2 ft tall, 4 ft wide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater when soil becomes dry to the touch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily: Begoniaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e"}