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Tectonic® Caldera Begonia
Begonia macrantha 'DJHAP 18001'
Pronunciation: be-GO-nee-uh
SKU #43738
Massive, glossy, heart-shaped leaves emerge red and swirl open to bright green. An enormous variety in its native range in northeastern India, with leaves up to four feet wide! Nodding, large, white flowers develop under the foliage at ground level, followed by round seed pods. Will make an impressive specimen in the landscape where hardy if given plenty of space. Best grown as a container plant to get the largest leaves possible.
LIGHT: Partial shade
WATER: Water when soil is dry to the touch.
SIZE: Reaches 6 ft. tall and wide in the landscape; smaller in containers.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 5630 Seven Mile Drive. Wildwood, Florida 34785
- 2192 EVERGLADES LANE The Villages, Florida 32163
- 4144 EAST COUNTY ROAD Wildwood, Florida 34785
- KB Landscape Supply - The Villages
- KB Landscape Supply - Wildwood
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Multi-Season Interest |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ligularia (Ligularia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Fern (Arachniodes); Anemone (Anemone); False Ginseng (Metapanax delavayi) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Best with some humidity; avoid extreme heat and harsh sun exposures. Water regularly, allowing soil to dry just slightly between watering. Move container plants indoors when temperatures reach 45 degrees to overwinter as a houseplant. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Multi-Season Interest |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ligularia (Ligularia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Fern (Arachniodes); Anemone (Anemone); False Ginseng (Metapanax delavayi) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Best with some humidity; avoid extreme heat and harsh sun exposures. Water regularly, allowing soil to dry just slightly between watering. Move container plants indoors when temperatures reach 45 degrees to overwinter as a houseplant. |
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Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 5630 Seven Mile Drive. Wildwood, Florida 34785
- 2192 EVERGLADES LANE The Villages, Florida 32163
- 4144 EAST COUNTY ROAD Wildwood, Florida 34785
- KB Landscape Supply - The Villages
- KB Landscape Supply - Wildwood
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 5630 Seven Mile Drive. Wildwood, Florida 34785
- 2192 EVERGLADES LANE The Villages, Florida 32163
- 4144 EAST COUNTY ROAD Wildwood, Florida 34785
- KB Landscape Supply - The Villages
- KB Landscape Supply - Wildwood
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.