*RETAIL - Begonia luxurians Mail Order Plants Its huge translucent leaves catch

Its huge translucent leaves catch the light

Orange flowers on upright stalks occur over winter

with a similar spread

Dusky blue leaves are evergreen

well-drained soil in full sun and accept occasional summer water as well as dry conditions once established

*RETAIL - Begonia luxurians Mail Order Plants Its huge translucent leaves catchThis sweetheart from Brazil will sweep you away faster than a stroll down Ipanema beach in a thong. Stiff, upright stems hold big, palm inspired leaves topped with pure white summer flowers. For half sun only definitely afternoon shade. Needs summer water. Frost hardy to 30F, USDA zone 10. Where temperatures drop below, bring inside early and treat like a house plant, avoiding a hot, dry placement being careful not to overwater. Begoniaceae *THESE