Begonia luxurians/Palm leaf Begonia

The begonias are a diverse group and Begonia luxurians illustrates that well, not really meeting your expectations of what a begonia should be. Instead, at first glance, it’s looking more like some kind of shrubby palm – the usual give away, the asymmetrical leaf, not nearly so obvious. Seen here enjoying the Tropical Zone of the glasshouse at RHS Wisley in Surrey to which it is perfectly suited.

Published by Tend&Grow

Gardener, UK South East

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